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Legal Assistant

Salary data based on 14 job postings

"The median salary for a Legal Assistant is $57,500 per year, with salaries ranging from $38,220 at the 10th percentile to $70,988 at the 90th percentile based on 7 job postings. Key skills required for this role include legal research, legal document preparation, administrative support, attention to detail, and problem-solving."

Last updated: February 2026

Median

$57,500

10th Percentile

$38,220

90th Percentile

$70,988

Sample Size

7

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Legal Assistant Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$38,220Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$57,500Typical salary
90th Percentile$70,988Senior / top earners

Based on 7 job postings with salary data

Skills for Legal Assistant

Administrative supportAttention to detailLegal researchLegal document preparationProblem-solvingClient communicationOrganizational skillsImmigration law knowledgeConfidentiality and professionalismLegal writing

Common Employers Hiring Legal Assistant

  • Northwest Justice Project3 positions
  • Volunteers of Legal Service1 positions
  • Enterprise Community Partners, Inc.1 positions
  • International Rescue Committee1 positions
  • Americans for Immigrant Justice1 positions

Top Locations for Legal Assistant

New York, NYUnited StatesColumbia, MDSeattle, WA 98148Miami, FL

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Data extracted from 14 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated February 2026