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Updated: 5 Feb 2012
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Attorney / Lawyer$64,296  
   
Legal Secretary$43,166  
Paralegal$40,599  
Paralegal / Legal Assistant$37,003  
Legal Assistant$36,663  
General Counsel$136,802  
Corporate Counsel$102,388  
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 5 Feb 2012 | Individuals Reporting: 7,647
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Key Statistics for General Jobs

Popular Employers

Salary Range

The Travelers Companies, Inc.$49,478 - $58,351
U.S. Army$22,404 - $59,007
Sidley & Austin Llp$37,642 - $200,000
Family Law Office$24,160 - $59,000
XYZ Company$55,500 - $164,848
Top Degrees

Salary Range

Juris Doctor (JD), Master of Jurisprudence, or Master of Law (LLM)$56,867 - $128,853
Bachelor's Degree$34,213 - $58,169
Juris Doctor (JD / Law)$57,688 - $127,176
Associate's Degree$29,857 - $49,743
Juris Doctor (JD), Law$59,296 - $136,814
Gender
Female
71%
female alumni
 
Male
29%
male alumni
Salary:$34,786 - $62,195 $51,275 - $133,553
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
8%
1-4 years
33%
5-9 years
20%
10-19 years
23%
20 years or more
17%

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