Hourly Wage for Law Clerk Salary in the United States

Hourly Wage for Law Clerk Salary

How much does a Law Clerk make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Law Clerk in the United States is $37 as of May 28, 2024, but the range typically falls between $26 and $58. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Law Clerk Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Law Clerk Salary $18 US May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Law Clerk Salary $26 US May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Law Clerk Salary $37 US May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Law Clerk Salary $58 US May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Law Clerk Salary $78 US May 28, 2024
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Job Description for Law Clerk

Law Clerk provides legal support to an attorney or group of attorneys. Performs substantive legal work in client matters according to established policies and procedures and under the direct supervision of a licensed attorney. Being a Law Clerk drafts, edits, and files legal documents, including contracts, briefs, pleadings, and motions. Researches legal topics, statutes, and regulations to identify potential issues. Additionally, Law Clerk has obtained or is in the process of obtaining a law degree but has not passed the state bar exam. May require a JD. Typically reports to a manager. The Law Clerk work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be a Law Clerk typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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  • CACI - Washington, DC
    Law Clerk - Victim Assistant Coordinator Job Category: Service Contract Act Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: DOJ MBI Employee Type...
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    Law Clerk - Victim Assistant Coordinator Job Category: Service Contract Act Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: DOJ MBI Employee Type...
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  • Marble - Lodi, CA
    Job Description. Who we are. \n. Marble, one of America’s fastest-growing law firms, is seeking an experienced family law attorney to co-counsel with us on...
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  • Marble - Arden Town, CA
    Job Description. Who we are. \n. Marble, one of America’s fastest-growing law firms, is seeking an experienced family law attorney to co-counsel with us on...
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  • Marble - Arden Town, CA
    Job Description. Who we are. \n. Marble, one of America’s fastest-growing law firms, is seeking an experienced family law attorney to co-counsel with us on...
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Career Path for Law Clerk

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Law Clerk, the upper level is Legal Records Specialist II and then progresses to Legal Records Specialist IV.

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Legal Records Specialist II
Legal Records Specialist IV
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Law Clerk Pay Difference by Location

Law Clerk salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Law Clerk, the highest Law Clerk salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Law Clerk salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Law Clerk salary is in Miami, FL, where the Law Clerk salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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