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Pub Def Legal Secretary

Provide legal advice, draft and review documents, and represent the agency in legal matters.

77 employees hold this title in Public Defenders Conference. Median total compensation for the role is $74,784, below the department median of $106,596.

Employees: 77
Total payroll: $5.5M
Role median: $74,784
Agency median: $106,596
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$2,289$81,624+

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How total compensation varies among the 77 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Luann Grittner

Pub Def Legal Secretary/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$74,784

Sub-department: JD-28-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $74,784
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,784
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,232
Employee ID: 344280

Luann Grittner is a Pub Def Legal Secretary at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-28-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,784.

Heather Hennessee

Pub Def Legal Secretary/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$74,784

Sub-department: JD-31-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $74,784
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,784
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Joy

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,232
Employee ID: 381322

Heather Hennessee holds the role of Pub Def Legal Secretary at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-31-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,784.

Rhonda Hiett

Pub Def Legal Secretary/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$74,784

Sub-department: JD-12-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $74,784
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,784
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,232
Employee ID: 400971

Rhonda Hiett is a Pub Def Legal Secretary at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-12-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,784.

Glenda Lane

Pub Def Legal Secretary/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$74,784

Sub-department: JD-32-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $74,784
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,784
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,232
Employee ID: 602325

Glenda Lane holds the role of Pub Def Legal Secretary at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-32-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,784.

Cynthia Mayes

Pub Def Legal Secretary/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$74,784

Sub-department: JD-03-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $74,784
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,784
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Dawn

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,232
Employee ID: 440896

Cynthia Mayes works as a Pub Def Legal Secretary for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-03-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Cynthia earned $74,784 in 2026.

Kimberly Martin

Pub Def Legal Secretary/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$74,784

Sub-department: JD-19-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $74,784
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,784
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,232
Employee ID: 523325

Kimberly Martin holds the role of Pub Def Legal Secretary at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-19-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,784.

Sharon Miller

Pub Def Legal Secretary/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$74,784

Sub-department: JD-25-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $74,784
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,784
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,232
Employee ID: 151837

Sharon Miller holds the role of Pub Def Legal Secretary at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-25-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,784.

Ami Morris

Pub Def Legal Secretary/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$74,784

Sub-department: JD-16-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $74,784
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,784
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,232
Employee ID: 602520

At Public Defenders Conference, Ami Morris serves as a Pub Def Legal Secretary within Jd-16-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $74,784.

Tisha Myers

Pub Def Legal Secretary/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$74,784

Sub-department: JD-10-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $74,784
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,784
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,232
Employee ID: 120107

Tisha Myers holds the role of Pub Def Legal Secretary at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-10-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,784.

Kayla Patton

Pub Def Legal Secretary/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$74,784

Sub-department: JD-12-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $74,784
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,784
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,232
Employee ID: 431986

Kayla Patton is a Pub Def Legal Secretary at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-12-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,784.

Stormi Rogers

Pub Def Legal Secretary/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$74,784

Sub-department: JD-11-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $74,784
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,784
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Levi

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,232
Employee ID: 446410

Stormi Rogers is a Pub Def Legal Secretary at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-11-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,784.

Kristy Sams

Pub Def Legal Secretary/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$74,784

Sub-department: JD-02-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $74,784
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,784
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,232
Employee ID: 347794

Kristy Sams is a Pub Def Legal Secretary at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-02-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,784.

Karen Smith

Pub Def Legal Secretary/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$74,784

Sub-department: JD-06-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $74,784
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,784
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,232
Employee ID: 111091

Karen Smith is a Pub Def Legal Secretary at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-06-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,784.

Taylor Chumley

Pub Def Legal Secretary/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$74,784

Sub-department: JD-19-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $74,784
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,784
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,232
Employee ID: 702898

Taylor Chumley works as a Pub Def Legal Secretary for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-19-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Taylor earned $74,784 in 2026.

Melanie Keith

Pub Def Legal Secretary/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$74,784

Sub-department: JD-06-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $74,784
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,784
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,232
Employee ID: 498635

Melanie Keith is a Pub Def Legal Secretary at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-06-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,784.

Kati Brazier

Pub Def Legal Secretary/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$74,784

Sub-department: JD-10-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $74,784
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,784
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Jeanette

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,232
Employee ID: 339241

Kati Brazier is a Pub Def Legal Secretary at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-10-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,784.

Sherry Lewallen

Pub Def Legal Secretary/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$74,784

Sub-department: JD-09-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $74,784
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,784
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,232
Employee ID: 115168

Sherry Lewallen holds the role of Pub Def Legal Secretary at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-09-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,784.

Tina Thornton

Pub Def Legal Secretary/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$74,784

Sub-department: JD-22-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $74,784
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,784
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,232
Employee ID: 126605

Tina Thornton is a Pub Def Legal Secretary at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-22-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $74,784.

Gina Gammon

Pub Def Legal Secretary/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$74,784

Sub-department: JD-16-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $74,784
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,784
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,232
Employee ID: 521391

Gina Gammon works as a Pub Def Legal Secretary for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-16-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Gina earned $74,784 in 2026.

Susana Cooper

Pub Def Legal Secretary/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$74,784

Sub-department: JD-06-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $74,784
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,784
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Marlow

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $6,232
Employee ID: 466930

Susana Cooper holds the role of Pub Def Legal Secretary at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-06-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $74,784.

Angela Gwathney

Pub Def Legal Secretary/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$71,532

Sub-department: JD-04-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $71,532
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,532
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Baiamonte

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,961
Employee ID: 478057

Angela Gwathney works as a Pub Def Legal Secretary for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-04-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Angela earned $71,532 in 2026.

Vanessa Smith

Pub Def Legal Secretary/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$71,532

Sub-department: JD-21-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $71,532
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,532
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,961
Employee ID: 529225

Vanessa Smith works as a Pub Def Legal Secretary for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-21-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Vanessa earned $71,532 in 2026.

Dawn Porter

Pub Def Legal Secretary/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$71,532

Sub-department: JD-02-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $71,532
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,532
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,961
Employee ID: 611718

Dawn Porter holds the role of Pub Def Legal Secretary at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-02-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,532.

Dorris Starkey

Pub Def Legal Secretary/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$68,448

Sub-department: JD-23-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $68,448
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,448
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,704
Employee ID: 535357

Dorris Starkey holds the role of Pub Def Legal Secretary at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-23-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,448.

Joy Melton

Pub Def Legal Secretary/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$68,448

Sub-department: JD-12-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $68,448
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,448
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,704
Employee ID: 493835

At Public Defenders Conference, Joy Melton serves as a Pub Def Legal Secretary within Jd-12-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $68,448.

Elizabeth Winston

Pub Def Legal Secretary/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$68,448

Sub-department: JD-24-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $68,448
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,448
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,704
Employee ID: 562577

Elizabeth Winston works as a Pub Def Legal Secretary for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-24-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Elizabeth earned $68,448 in 2026.

Jennifer Harris

Pub Def Legal Secretary/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$65,484

Sub-department: JD-19-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $65,484
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,484
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,457
Employee ID: 573996

Jennifer Harris is a Pub Def Legal Secretary at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-19-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $65,484.

Dana Cordova

Pub Def Legal Secretary/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$62,664

Sub-department: JD-17-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $62,664
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,664
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $5,222
Employee ID: 385234

Dana Cordova holds the role of Pub Def Legal Secretary at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-17-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,664.

Sandra Linville

Pub Def Legal Secretary/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$59,988

Sub-department: JD-15-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $59,988
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,988
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,999
Employee ID: 380050

Sandra Linville works as a Pub Def Legal Secretary for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-15-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Sandra earned $59,988 in 2026.

Charleston Meyer

Pub Def Legal Secretary/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$59,988

Sub-department: JD-25-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $59,988
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,988
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: McCoy-Johnson

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,999
Employee ID: 571664

Charleston Meyer is a Pub Def Legal Secretary at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-25-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $59,988.

Hannah King

Pub Def Legal Secretary/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$54,936

Sub-department: JD-21-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $54,936
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,936
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,578
Employee ID: 559281

Hannah King holds the role of Pub Def Legal Secretary at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-21-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,936.

Joshua Rees

Pub Def Legal Secretary/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$54,936

Sub-department: JD-19-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $54,936
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,936
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,578
Employee ID: 539928

Joshua Rees works as a Pub Def Legal Secretary for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-19-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Joshua earned $54,936 in 2026.

Paige Deridder

Pub Def Legal Secretary/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$52,548

Sub-department: JD-04-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $52,548
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,548
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Deanne

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,379
Employee ID: 644680

Paige Deridder works as a Pub Def Legal Secretary for Public Defenders Conference within Jd-04-Dist Pub Defender. Their status is full-time. Paige earned $52,548 in 2026.

Lucy Groscost

Pub Def Legal Secretary/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$52,548

Sub-department: JD-09-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $52,548
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,548
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,379
Employee ID: 717288

At Public Defenders Conference, Lucy Groscost serves as a Pub Def Legal Secretary within Jd-09-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,548.

Claudia Martinez

Pub Def Legal Secretary/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$50,328

Sub-department: JD-18-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $50,328
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,328
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,194
Employee ID: 720860

At Public Defenders Conference, Claudia Martinez serves as a Pub Def Legal Secretary within Jd-18-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,328.

Paige Cooper

Pub Def Legal Secretary/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$50,328

Sub-department: JD-07-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $50,328
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,328
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,194
Employee ID: 636477

At Public Defenders Conference, Paige Cooper serves as a Pub Def Legal Secretary within Jd-07-Dist Pub Defender. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,328.

Ada Fillers

Pub Def Legal Secretary/Public Defenders Conference

2026 total comp

$2,289

Sub-department: JD-03-Dist Pub Defender
Base pay: $2,289
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,289
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay basis: S
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $2,289
Employee ID: 701673

Ada Fillers is a Pub Def Legal Secretary at Public Defenders Conference within Jd-03-Dist Pub Defender. They work part-time. 2026 total compensation came to $2,289.