Hourly Wage for Legal Assistant/Paralegal Salary in the United States

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How much does a Legal Assistant/Paralegal make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Legal Assistant/Paralegal in the United States is $21 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $19 and $24. 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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Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Estrin Legal Staffing - Los Angeles , CA
Litigation Legal Assistant/Paralegal Onsite Must have at least 3 years litigation experience Join an esteemed civil rights boutique law firm located in Woodland Hills, where passion for justice meets ...
LinkedIn - 5 days ago
Legal Assistant / Paralegal (Immigration)
Law Office of Zelene Zaleta PLLC - McAllen , TX
As a vital member of our team, the Legal Assistant/Paralegal will work closely with our attorney and clients to ensure efficient case management and the delivery of superior legal service
ZipRecruiter - 11 days ago
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Law Office of Thomas E Rossmeissl - Los Gatos , CA
POSITION: Part-Time Trust and Estates Legal Assistant or Paralegal in Los Gatos, CA. The Law Office of Thomas E. Rossmeissl has an opening for a part-time legal assistant or paralegal to assist in Mr
LinkedIn - 5 days ago
Legal Assistant - Paralegal (Contracts)
Costco Wholesale - Issaquah , WA
Position Summary The Legal Assistant will provide administrative and paralegal assistance to three corporate/transactional attorneys supporting several of Costco's business units, including ...
LinkedIn - 32 days ago
Legal Assistant Paralegal
Goyette, Ruano & Thompson, Inc. - Gold River , CA
Mid-sized law firm focusing on administrative law and litigation seeks a Paralegal/ legal assistant able to support several attorneys at a time working in a team environment. Attorneys are largely ...
LinkedIn - 3 days ago
Legal Word Processor/Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Audet & Partners - San Francisco , CA
We are seeking a Legal Word Processor/Legal Assistant/Paralegal to become a part of our team! You will provide overall support to attorneys' business needs. Responsibilities: * Conduct research to ...
ZipRecruiter - 46 days ago

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Understand the total hourly compensation opportunity for a Legal Assistant/Paralegal, hourly wage plus other pay elements

Average Hourly Wage

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Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Legal Assistant/Paralegal in the United States. The average hourly rate for Legal Assistant/Paralegal ranges from $19 to $24 with the average hourly pay of $21. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $19 to $25 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $21.

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