Salary for Paralegal or Legal Assistant Jobs
Updated: 3 Feb 2012
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| 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 |
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| Salary | $25,556 - $59,026 |
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| Bonus | $206.18 - $5,005 |
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| Profit Sharing | $305.21 - $5,280 |
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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). ) | $22,685 - $59,306 |
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Country: United States | Currency: USD | Updated: 3 Feb 2012 | Individuals Reporting: 1,568 |
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Companies and Industries for
Paralegal or Legal Assistant
Jobs
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Popular Employers
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Salary Range
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Popular Industries
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| Law Firm / Law Office | $27,059 - $63,552 |
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| Civil Litigation | $27,927 - $63,922 |
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| Government | $29,299 - $69,196 |
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| Government / Public Law Offices | $26,985 - $64,966 |
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| Real Estate | $25,871 - $62,116 |
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Key Statistics for
Paralegal or Legal Assistant
Jobs
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Female
87%
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Male
13%
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| Salary: | $30,705 - $46,361 | |
$31,128 - $49,641
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| Bachelor's Degree | $25,536 - $57,425 |
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| Associate's Degree | $22,062 - $50,052 |
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| Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Paralegal/Legal Assistant | $21,926 - $45,616 |
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| Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science (PolySci) | $23,954 - $94,518 |
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| Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Paralegal/Law | $19,933 - $45,150 |
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Most Common Health Benefits
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Medical:
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Dental:
36% |
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Vision:
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None:
39% |
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Career Path for
Paralegal or Legal Assistant
Jobs
Paralegal or Legal Assistant
Salary Range
$22,685 - $59,306
Paralegal or Legal Assistant
Salary Range
$22,685 - $59,306
Salary Map for
Paralegal or Legal Assistant
Jobs
Highest Salaries By City for Paralegal or Legal Assistant Jobs
Top Cities by Popularity for Paralegal or Legal Assistant Jobs
Sacramento, California (CA)
Paralegal or Legal Assistant
Salary Range:
$48,397 - $55,428
#1 Highest Paying Location
West Palm Beach, Florida (FL)
Paralegal or Legal Assistant
Salary Range:
$43,000 - $56,347
#2 Highest Paying Location
Austin, Texas (TX)
Paralegal or Legal Assistant
Salary Range:
$39,400 - $64,750
#3 Highest Paying Location
Phoenix, Arizona (AZ)
Paralegal or Legal Assistant
Salary Range:
$30,722 - $56,171
#4 Highest Paying Location
San Francisco, California (CA)
Paralegal or Legal Assistant
Salary Range:
$30,639 - $86,079
#5 Highest Paying Location
Portland, Oregon (OR)
Paralegal or Legal Assistant
Salary Range:
$31,750 - $49,695
#6 Highest Paying Location
Washington, District of Columbia (DC)
Paralegal or Legal Assistant
Salary Range:
$25,000 - $80,000
#7 Highest Paying Location
New York, New York (NY)
Paralegal or Legal Assistant
Salary Range:
$30,341 - $77,869
#8 Highest Paying Location
Houston, Texas (TX)
Paralegal or Legal Assistant
Salary Range:
$31,862 - $69,822
#9 Highest Paying Location
San Diego, California (CA)
Paralegal or Legal Assistant
Salary Range:
$35,000 - $57,500
#10 Highest Paying Location
Seattle, Washington (WA)
Paralegal or Legal Assistant
Salary Range:
$20,608 - $79,990
#11 Highest Paying Location
Dallas, Texas (TX)
Paralegal or Legal Assistant
Salary Range:
$23,720 - $69,043
#12 Highest Paying Location
Norfolk, Virginia (VA)
Paralegal or Legal Assistant
Salary Range:
$24,000 - $45,781
#13 Highest Paying Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (PA)
Paralegal or Legal Assistant
Salary Range:
$30,968 - $57,000
#14 Highest Paying Location
Atlanta, Georgia (GA)
Paralegal or Legal Assistant
Salary Range:
$22,148 - $61,088
#15 Highest Paying Location
Chicago, Illinois (IL)
Paralegal or Legal Assistant
Salary Range:
$24,944 - $65,436
#16 Highest Paying Location
Miami, Florida (FL)
Paralegal or Legal Assistant
Salary Range:
$32,500 - $55,000
#17 Highest Paying Location
Denver, Colorado (CO)
Paralegal or Legal Assistant
Salary Range:
$29,590 - $60,200
#18 Highest Paying Location
Charleston, West Virginia (WV)
Paralegal or Legal Assistant
Salary Range:
$37,340 - $41,290
#19 Highest Paying Location
Los Angeles, California (CA)
Paralegal or Legal Assistant
Salary Range:
$19,609 - $71,446
#20 Highest Paying Location
New York, New York (NY)
Paralegal or Legal Assistant
Salary Range:
$30,341 - $77,869
#1 Most Popular Location
Atlanta, Georgia (GA)
Paralegal or Legal Assistant
Salary Range:
$22,148 - $61,088
#2 Most Popular Location
Houston, Texas (TX)
Paralegal or Legal Assistant
Salary Range:
$31,862 - $69,822
#3 Most Popular Location
Washington, District of Columbia (DC)
Paralegal or Legal Assistant
Salary Range:
$25,000 - $80,000
#4 Most Popular Location
Chicago, Illinois (IL)
Paralegal or Legal Assistant
Salary Range:
$24,944 - $65,436
#5 Most Popular Location
Boston, Massachusetts (MA)
Paralegal or Legal Assistant
Salary Range:
$28,677 - $60,820
#6 Most Popular Location
Phoenix, Arizona (AZ)
Paralegal or Legal Assistant
Salary Range:
$30,722 - $56,171
#7 Most Popular Location
Paralegal or Legal Assistant
Job Description
Assist lawyers by researching legal precedent, investigating facts or preparing legal documents. Prepare legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, appeals, wills, contracts and real estate closing statements. Prepare affidavits or other documents, maintain document file and file pleadings with court clerk. Gather and analyze research data, such as statutes, decisions and legal articles, codes and documents. Investigate facts and law of cases to determine causes of action and to prepare cases. Call upon witnesses to testify at hearing. Direct and coordinate law office activity, including delivery of subpoenas.
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