How much does a Legal Assistant make in Albany, NY? The average Legal Assistant salary in Albany, NY is $71,543 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $63,376 and $80,792. Salary ranges 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

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Job Openings for Legal Assistant in Albany, NY
Drake & Company - Madison , WI
We are partnering with a well-established general practice law firm in downtown Madison, seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Business Transactional Legal Assistant to join our team. The ...
ZipRecruiter - Today
Snyder Law Firm, LLC - Sumner , WA
Role Description This is a full-time role for a Legal Assistant at Snyder Law Firm, LLC. The role is located in Sumner, WA, with some work from home flexibility, when it can be worked out. The Legal ...
LinkedIn - 4 days ago
Matura Farrington - Orange County , CA
Position Summary Our client, a prestigious law firm, is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to serve as a trainer and mentor for their team of legal assistants. This role is ideal for a highly ...
LinkedIn - 4 days ago
Reicker, Pfau, Pyle & McRoy LLP - Santa Barbara , CA
Reicker Pfau is looking for an experienced Litigation Legal Assistant to contribute to our dynamic litigation practice, which encompasses commercial and business disputes, employment litigation ...
LinkedIn - 5 days ago
Inheritance Funding Company, Inc. - Alameda , CA
Established San Francisco Financial Services company with 30+ year history seeking a capable, self-starting, and team-oriented Legal Assistant to be an integral part of the organization's continued ...
LinkedIn - 4 days ago
Webb Law Group, APC - San Diego , CA
San Diego Legal Assistant Position open with awesome team of 32. SAN DIEGO LEGAL ASSISTANT BENEFITS: 1) Pay $25 - $40/hour D.O.E. 2) 4 weeks of PTO & paid sick leave; 3) free daily lunch; 4) medical ...
LinkedIn - 5 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Legal Assistant in Albany, NY. The base salary for Legal Assistant ranges from $63,376 to $80,792 with the average base salary of $71,543. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $64,791 to $83,274 with the average total cash compensation of $73,260.

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About Albany, New York    Albany (/ˈɔːlbəni/ (listen) ALL-bə-nee) is the capital of the U.S. state of New York and the seat of Albany County. Albany is located on the west bank....More

Albany, New York  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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Skills associated with Legal Assistant: Filing

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