Paralegal / Legal Executive Salaries in New Zealand
Salary and wage information for New Zealand professions is compiled regularly by analysis of New Zealand jobs advertised in major publications. Salaries are annual unless otherwise stated. Job ads in New Zealand often do not mention remuneration. Salaries are generally negotiable, within limits.
Legal executives must hold the New Zealand Law Society Legal Executive qualification and be skilled in one or more aspects of law.
Starting salaries for legal executives are from $30,000 and can rise to between $45,000 and $80,000 depending on experience, qualifications and location.
Legal secretaries will typically start on a lower salary and salaries will usually range from $25,000 upwards.
Paralegal / Legal Executive Salaries / Wages in 2011-2012
| Position | Salary / Wage $ | Location |
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| Senior Legal Secretary | 68,000 – 72,000 | Auckland |
| Legal Secretary | 54,000 – 56,000 | Auckland |
| Legal Executive | 30 – 35 per hour | Auckland |
| Junior Legal Executive | 30,000 – 35,000 | Auckland |
| Commercial Legal Secretary | 55,000+ | Auckland |
| Senior Legal Executive – Banking & Finance | 75,000 – 80,000 | Wellington |
| Legal Secretary | 45,000 – 55,000 | Wellington |
| Intermediate Legal Executive | 45,000 – 65,000 | Christchurch |
| Part-time Legal Executive | 28 – 32 per hour | Christchurch |
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