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Legal Assistant

Salary data based on 28 job postings

"The median salary for a Legal Assistant is $62,400 per year, with salaries ranging from $38,220 at the 10th percentile to $87,500 at the 90th percentile based on 16 job postings. Key skills required for this role include administrative support, legal research, attention to detail, client communication, and legal document preparation."

Last updated: June 2026

Median

$62,400

10th Percentile

$38,220

90th Percentile

$87,500

Sample Size

16

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Legal Assistant Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$38,220Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$62,400Typical salary
90th Percentile$87,500Senior / top earners

Based on 16 job postings with salary data

Skills for Legal Assistant

Administrative supportLegal researchAttention to detailClient communicationLegal document preparationOrganizational skillsMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordDocument preparationImmigration law knowledge

Common Employers Hiring Legal Assistant

  • Northwest Justice Project5 positions
  • Office of NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani1 positions
  • Maryland Judiciary1 positions
  • Volunteers of Legal Service1 positions
  • U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants1 positions

Top Locations for Legal Assistant

United StatesNew York, NYLos Angeles, California, United StatesWashington, DCManhattan, NY

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Data extracted from 28 job postings on Daybook.com ยท Last updated June 2026