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Paralegal / Legal Assistant Salary

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Updated: 22 May 2013

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Part of:

CSO Salary, Professional Assistant Salary

Also known as:

Legal Secretary/Paralegal Salary, Paralegal Secretary Salary

Paralegal / Legal Assistant 2013 Total Pay (?

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$24,598 - $56,807

(Median)

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36K

46K

57K

MEDIAN: $36,329

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National Salary Data

	National Salary Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$20K	$40K	$60K
Salary	$26,870 - $58,896
Bonus	$0.00 - $3,876
Profit Sharing	$582 - $5,667
Commission	$0.00 - $2,043
Total Pay (? 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). )	$24,598 - $56,807
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 22 May 2013 \| Individuals Reporting: 2,142

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May 23

Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu - Arlington, VA

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Paralegal/Legal Assistant

May 23

Deloitte - Arlington, VA

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May 11

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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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Companies and Industries for Paralegal / Legal Assistant Salaries

Popular Industries

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

Gender

	Female 90%			Male 10%
Salary:	$31,701 - $49,233			$30,084 - $42,368

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

1-4 years

42%

5-9 years

21%

10-19 years

18%

20 years or more

14%

Top Degrees

Salary Range


Bachelor's Degree	$25,148 - $57,394
Associate's Degree	$24,541 - $59,433
Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Paralegal Studies	$24,468 - $48,825
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science (PolySci)	$24,685 - $66,771
Associate's Degree, Paralegal Studies	$24,903 - $62,269

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Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 58%		Dental: 36%
	Vision: 24%		None: 41%

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