Legal Assistant Salary in Houston, Texas

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How much does a Legal Assistant make in Houston, TX? The average Legal Assistant salary in Houston, TX is $70,697 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $62,627 and $79,836. 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/Legal Secretary
CBE Law Group - Long Beach , CA
Our Legal Assistants and Legal Secretaries are vital to ensure the operations of our firm and the attention to detail handling of each case. We are currently looking for a skilled and motivated ...
LinkedIn - 1 day ago
Litigation Legal Assistant
Parr Brown Gee & Loveless - Salt Lake City , UT
Litigation Legal Assistant Position Description We are currently seeking a qualified individual to fill the position of Litigation Legal Assistant. Summary: You will work directly with attorneys and ...
LinkedIn - 1 day ago
Legal Assistant
Gainor Staffing - Dallas , TX
They are seeking a Legal Assistant to join their team in downtown Dallas, Texas. The position is hybrid, and the firm offers excellent benefits! Job Details * Provide general administrative ...
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Litigation Legal Assistant
Matura Farrington - Orange County , CA
A well-established national law firm is seeking a Litigation Legal Assistant to join its Orange County branch office. This role supports attorneys and paralegals in handling litigation matters ...
LinkedIn - 1 day ago
Legal Assistant
Nevels Nichols, LLP - San Diego , CA
The Legal Assistant will be responsible for answering phones, client intake, calendaring, document management, court filings, legal document preparation, administrative assistance, and supporting ...
LinkedIn - 1 day ago
Legal Assistant
Kia Kamran, P.C. - Los Angeles , CA
Seeking Legal assistant to provide general administrative and basic law office support in busy boutique entertainment/trademark/Internet media practice representing high-profile clients. Areas of ...
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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 Houston, TX. The base salary for Legal Assistant ranges from $62,627 to $79,836 with the average base salary of $70,697. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $64,025 to $82,290 with the average total cash compensation of $72,394.

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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

Houston, Texas  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

Legal Assistant Salary in popular cities: San Antonio, Dallas, Austin

Skills associated with Legal Assistant: Filing

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