Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants Jobs Pay in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX
Average Hourly Pay
$28.48
11.0%Below national average
Range: $27.12 – $29.83
Average Annual Pay
$59,230
11.0%Below national average
Range: $56,410 – $62,051
How much do Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants make?
Your level of experience is a key factor in determining your earning potential. Here's what you can expect at different career stages:
Entry Level
0-2 years
Hourly Rate
$24.21/hr
Range: $23.05 – $25.36
Annual Rate
$50,346
Range: $47,949 – $52,743
Mid level
3-5 years
Hourly Rate
$28.48/hr
Range: $27.12 – $29.83
Annual Rate
$59,230
Range: $56,410 – $62,051
Senior level
6+ years
Hourly Rate
$32.75/hr
Range: $31.19 – $34.30
Annual Rate
$68,115
Range: $64,871 – $71,359
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants job description
Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants professionals provide essential administrative support in office environments. They handle correspondence, maintain records, and coordinate office activities to ensure smooth business operations.
Responsibilities
- •Manage correspondence and communications
- •Maintain accurate records and files
- •Schedule appointments and meetings
- •Process documents and data entry
- •Greet visitors and answer phones
- •Support other staff members
Skills
- •Computer proficiency (Microsoft Office)
- •Organizational skills
- •Communication skills
- •Attention to detail
- •Time management
- •Customer service
Qualifications
- •High school diploma required
- •Associate degree preferred
- •Previous office experience
- •Typing speed 40+ WPM
