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Legal Assistant

Salary data based on 26 job postings

"The median salary for a Legal Assistant is $60,000 per year, with salaries ranging from $38,220 at the 10th percentile to $75,000 at the 90th percentile based on 14 job postings. Key skills required for this role include administrative support, legal research, attention to detail, client communication, and legal document preparation."

Last updated: May 2026

Median

$60,000

10th Percentile

$38,220

90th Percentile

$75,000

Sample Size

14

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Legal Assistant Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$38,220Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$60,000Typical salary
90th Percentile$75,000Senior / top earners

Based on 14 job postings with salary data

Skills for Legal Assistant

Administrative supportLegal researchAttention to detailClient communicationLegal document preparationOrganizational skillsDocument preparationImmigration law knowledgeConfidentiality and discretionProblem-solving

Common Employers Hiring Legal Assistant

  • Northwest Justice Project5 positions
  • Office of NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani1 positions
  • Volunteers of Legal Service1 positions
  • U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants1 positions
  • Enterprise Community Partners, Inc.1 positions

Top Locations for Legal Assistant

United StatesNew York, NYLos Angeles, California, United StatesManhattan, NYAlbany, New York, United States

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Data extracted from 26 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated May 2026