11,762 Legal assistant jobs in United States
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- Legal AssistantCopple, Rockey, Schlecht & Mason P.C., L.L.O.Norfolk, NE$14.00 - $20.00 Per Hour (Employer est.)Easy Apply6d
- Legal Assistant Korean-EnglishHerrmann Law GroupSeattle, WA$23.00 - $26.00 Per Hour (Employer est.)Easy Apply30d+
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- Legal Assistant - Litigation
Hinman, Howard & Kattell, LLP3 ★Binghamton, NY$18.00 - $25.00 Per Hour (Employer est.)Easy Apply26d - Legal Secretary/AssistantLynch Law OfficesWesterly, RI$20.00 - $25.00 Per Hour (Employer est.)Easy Apply22d
- Pre-Litigation Legal Assistant
Marks & Harrison3.9 ★Henrico, VA$41K - $58K (Glassdoor est.)Easy Apply30d+ - Senior Paralegal / Legal AssistantThe Law Offices of James L. ArrasmithSacramento, CA$40.00 - $55.00 Per Hour (Employer est.)Easy Apply30d+
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- Family Law ParalegalChavez-Ochoa Law Offices, Inc.Valley Springs, CA$52K - $72K (Employer est.)Easy Apply13d
- Part Time - Legal Assistant/ParalegalAtticus Injury Law, PCIrvine, CA$18.00 - $25.00 Per Hour (Employer est.)Easy Apply18d
- Legal Assistant/ParalegalQBS Law S.C.Beaver Dam, WI$20.00 - $25.00 Per Hour (Employer est.)Easy Apply30d+
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- Legal AssistantGunsher Attorneys, Ltd.Fairfield, OH$14.00 - $19.00 Per Hour (Employer est.)Easy Apply30d+
- Part Time Personal Injury Paralegal/Legal AssistantConfidential Law FirmVenice, FL$18.00 - $22.00 Per Hour (Employer est.)Easy Apply28d
Job Outlook for Legal Assistant
Powered by Glassdoor Economic ResearchLegal assistants perform administrative work on behalf of lawyers and paralegals. Their tasks can include maintaining and organizing files, billing and proofreading legal documents. Legal assistant employment is expected to grow slightly faster than average as they take on many of the duties previously assigned to paralegals or entry-level lawyers in an attempt to reduce firm headcount. Most legal assistants work for law firms, but more will work in the future for in-house legal teams at large corporations as they expand these teams to reduce costs.
Frequently asked questions
Need help searching for your next legal assistant job? Use Glassdoor to discover available openings that match what you're looking for. If you're beginning your career as a legal assistant, filter your search results by entry-level positions, or if you have experience and are looking to advance your career, browse senior-level positions in your city and state. If a more flexible work schedule is what you're looking for, research work-from-home or part-time employment opportunities.
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Legal assistants' pay depends on a variety of factors. Before you begin negotiating the salary for your next job, it's important to know the average pay of other professionals in your area. Achieve higher numbers with the following steps:
- Search local salaries of legal assistants to see what others in the same field are making. Average pay varies depending on what region you live in.
- Use Glassdoor to explore the salary trajectory for legal assistants based on your skill level. Base pay is typically dependent on the number of years you've worked in the field.
- List the skills you have that match the job description. Legal assistants need good organizational skills, top writing skills, and technical skills, and they also need to be detail-oriented. Many companies require legal assistants to have a paralegal certificate.
The total pay from a job includes the compensation and benefits package, which increases the value of your base pay. As a legal assistant, you may expect to receive some of the following:
- Many law firms pay bonuses at the end of the year based on merit or seniority. These bonuses often come from the number of cases the firm wins or the success of the attorneys.
- Most firms offer assistance with health insurance, including dental, medical, and vision insurance. These premiums may increase your overall pay significantly if companies cover all or part of the premiums or provide additional health incentives, including gym memberships.
- Paid time off includes vacation, sick time, personal days, and family leave of absence. Some companies also provide pay for federal holidays and birthdays, plus half-days for those taking college classes.