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Legal Assistant

Salary data based on 31 job postings

"The median salary for a Legal Assistant is $63,710 per year, with salaries ranging from $38,220 at the 10th percentile to $87,500 at the 90th percentile based on 18 job postings. Key skills required for this role include legal research, administrative support, client communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills."

Last updated: August 2026

Median

$63,710

10th Percentile

$38,220

90th Percentile

$87,500

Sample Size

18

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Legal Assistant Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$38,220Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$63,710Typical salary
90th Percentile$87,500Senior / top earners

Based on 18 job postings with salary data

Skills for Legal Assistant

Administrative supportAttention to detailLegal researchClient communicationOrganizational skillsLegal document preparationImmigration law knowledgeMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordDocument preparation

Common Employers Hiring Legal Assistant

  • Northwest Justice Project5 positions
  • Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP2 positions
  • Office of NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani1 positions
  • Maryland Judiciary1 positions
  • Volunteers of Legal Service1 positions

Top Locations for Legal Assistant

Washington, DCUnited StatesNew York, NYLos Angeles, California, United StatesManhattan, NY

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Data extracted from 31 job postings on Daybook.com · Last updated August 2026