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Legal Assistant

Salary figures from 14 postings that disclosed salary (of 25 analyzed), posted in the last 12 months

The median salary for a Legal Assistant is $60,000 per year, with salaries ranging from $38,220 at the 10th percentile to $81,702 at the 90th percentile, based on 14 postings that disclosed salary (of 25 analyzed). Key skills for this role include legal research, administrative support, attention to detail, client communication, and legal document preparation.

Figures last changed: October 2026

Median

$60,000

10th Percentile

$38,220

90th Percentile

$81,702

Salary Disclosures

14

of 25 postings analyzed

Legal Assistant Salary Distribution

PercentileAnnual SalaryDescription
10th Percentile$38,220Entry-level / lower range
50th Percentile (Median)$60,000Typical salary
90th Percentile$81,702Senior / top earners

Based on 14 job postings with salary data

Skills for Legal Assistant

Legal researchAdministrative supportAttention to detailClient communicationLegal document preparationCase managementDocument preparationImmigration law knowledgeMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Word

Common Employers Hiring Legal Assistant

  • Northwest Justice Project4 positions
  • Office of NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani2 positions
  • BD&J1 positions
  • C.R. Wannamaker Law1 positions
  • DLC Management1 positions

Top Locations for Legal Assistant

Los Angeles, CANew York, NYUnited StatesAlbany, NYCincinnati, OH

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Figures from 14 postings that disclosed salary (of 25 analyzed) on Daybook.com · First published 2026-09-22 · Figures last changed October 2026 · How we compute this