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As of December 2009, paralegal salaries in Pennsylvania range from $35,819 to $95,706, according to Salary.com. The average salary of a paralegal in Pennsylvania depends on a few factors. The paralegal's level of completed education impacts the salary. In addition, salaries vary according to the area of legal specialization and where in Pennsylvania the individual is employed.
History
Paralegals in Pennsylvania typically have an associate's degree or a bachelor's degree with a certificate in paralegal studies. Earnings for associate level are in the $35,000 to $45,000 range during 2009, according to Salary.com.
Function
Experienced paralegals in private Pennsylvania law firms command higher salaries than those who work for the government. Salaries range from the low to mid-40s for government paralegals to $50,000 or more for those who work in the private sector.
Potential
Pennsylvania paralegals with 0 to 2 years of experience average annual salaries between $42,323 and $57,562. Individuals with two to five years of experience and an associate's degree average between $49,968 and $65,047.
Experience
In Pennsylvania, law clerks or paralegals with several years of experience handle routine legal problems. Although still under the supervision of an attorney, experienced paralegals assume more responsibilities, while the attorney delegates more tasks to them.
Highly experienced
Pennsylvania legal assistants with eight or more years of experience and a college degree may earn on average between $66,122 and $85,859 per year with some earning close to $100,000 per year. These experienced professionals often become managers of other staff within the firm.
Source:
Occupational Outlook Handbook 2008-2009 website: Paralegal
Salary.com: Pennsylvania paralegal salary information
Altman Weil, Inc: Salary Survey Information
Resource:
National Federation of Paralegal Associations
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