Legal Secretary / Legal Administrative Assistant in Illinois

Legal secretaries provide specialized administrative support to attorneys — drafting legal documents, managing court deadlines, and coordinating client communications. Law firm work is fast-paced and intellectually stimulating, and experienced legal secretaries earn significantly more than general administrative assistants.

$50,964 IL Median Salary
-11% Growth Rate
1–2 years Training

💰 Legal Secretary / Legal Administrative Assistant Salary in Illinois

Estimated salary range for Legal Secretary / Legal Administrative Assistants in Illinois, based on BLS national data adjusted for regional cost of living.

Entry
$34,000
Median
$50,964
Experienced
$68,000

🎓 Legal Secretary / Legal Administrative Assistant Licensing in Illinois

Credential required: ALS (Accredited Legal Secretary) or PLS (Professional Legal Secretary)

Requirements may vary slightly by state. Always verify current licensing requirements with the Illinois state licensing board before enrolling.

🏫 Legal Secretary / Legal Administrative Assistant Programs in Illinois

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🏫 Schools and programs related to Legal Secretary / Legal Administrative Assistant in Illinois

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City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College

📍 Chicago, IL
Certificate 2-4yr
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College of Lake County

📍 Grayslake, IL
Certificate 1-<2yr
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McHenry County College

📍 Crystal Lake, IL
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Southwestern Illinois College

📍 Belleville, IL
Certificate 2-4yr
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College of DuPage

📍 Glen Ellyn, IL
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Rasmussen University-Illinois

📍 Rockford, IL
Certificate 2-4yr
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Generations College

📍 Chicago, IL
Certificate 2-4yr
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South Suburban College

📍 South Holland, IL
Certificate 1-<2yr
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William Rainey Harper College

📍 Palatine, IL
Certificate 2-4yr
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City Colleges of Chicago-Harold Washington College

📍 Chicago, IL
Certificate 2-4yr
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Lewis and Clark Community College

📍 Godfrey, IL
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Moraine Valley Community College

📍 Palos Hills, IL
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Oakton College

📍 Des Plaines, IL
Certificate 2-4yr
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Stautzenberger College-Rockford Career College

📍 Rockford, IL
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Illinois Central College

📍 East Peoria, IL
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Joliet Junior College

📍 Joliet, IL
Certificate 2-4yr
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Morton College

📍 Cicero, IL
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Elgin Community College

📍 Elgin, IL
Certificate 2-4yr
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Kankakee Community College

📍 Kankakee, IL
Certificate 1-<2yr
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Waubonsee Community College

📍 Sugar Grove, IL
Certificate 1-<2yr

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