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Updated: 22 May 2013
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Paralegal / Legal Assistant 2013 Total Pay (?
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$24,598 - $56,807
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MEDIAN: $36,329
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Salary$26,870 - $58,896  
   
Bonus$0.00 - $3,876  
Profit Sharing$582 - $5,667  
Commission$0.00 - $2,043  
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XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare).
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$24,598 - $56,807  
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 22 May 2013 | Individuals Reporting: 2,142

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Paralegal / Legal Assistant Tasks

  • Gather and analyze research data, such as statutes, decisions and legal articles, codes and documents.
  • Prepare affidavits or other documents, maintain document file and file pleadings with court clerk.
  • Prepare legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, appeals, wills, contracts and real estate closing statements.
  • Investigate facts and law of cases to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.
  • Assist lawyers by researching legal precedent, investigating facts or preparing legal documents.
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Salary Range

Law Office$26,363 - $58,841
Legal Services$26,737 - $59,559
Litigation Support$27,739 - $59,170
Real Estate$25,953 - $56,458
Insurance Carrier$27,443 - $59,128
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Key Statistics for Paralegal / Legal Assistant Salaries and Jobs

Female
90%
female alumni
 
Male
10%
male alumni
Salary:$31,701 - $49,233 $30,084 - $42,368
Years of Experience
Less than 1 year
6%
1-4 years
42%
5-9 years
21%
10-19 years
18%
20 years or more
14%
Most Common Health Benefits
medical benefits Medical: 58% dental benefits Dental: 36%
vision benefits Vision: 24% employee benefits None: 41%

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