I’m a senior legal assistant/law firm manager for a boutique PI law firm in San Diego. I’ve been managing this small law firm for over 20 years and recently was added on as signer to both business and trust accounts. I am hourly and with benefits net approximately $75k. But I feel a raise is in order. Anyone have input on how much more I should ask for?

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90k. Support staff wages have grown slower than attorneys. Settle for 80-85k.

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Thank you for your input. ✨

Ask for more. There’s no way they’ll want to replace you. That kind of longevity is worth more. Plus inflation is high. (I’m assuming you haven’t had a raise recently already)

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Agreed 90k is reasonable

I definitely think that a raise is in order and it sounds like you are a little underpaid. It wouldn't be crazy for you to ask for 90k total. I would shoot for a higher hourly pay instead of some sort of one time payment or bonus. Not sure if you are allowed to get OT but if you are then you def want a higher hourly pay.

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