Legal Assistant Salary in New Orleans, Louisiana

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How much does a Legal Assistant make in New Orleans, LA? The average Legal Assistant salary in New Orleans, LA is $68,018 as of March 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $60,254 and $76,812. 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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Litigation Legal Assistant
D3 Search - Irvine , CA
Litigation Legal Assistant Location/Map: Irvine, CA (92614) Employer Work Model Hybrid work model (3 onsite/2 remote). Position Summary: A premier and highly respected international Labor and ...
LinkedIn - 1 day ago
Legal Assistant
Legal Northwest | NW Staffing Resources - Portland , OR
Legal Assistant Respected downtown law firm is seeking a Legal Assistant with 1 - 3+ years of plaintiff litigation experience to join as an integral part of their dynamic team! WHY YOU'LL LOVE THIS ...
LinkedIn - 3 days ago
Litigation Legal Assistant
Lindsay Hart LLP - Portland , OR
Our highly respected defense firm in Downtown Portland is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Litigation Legal Assistant to join our dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will possess strong ...
LinkedIn - 3 days ago
Legal Assistant
Matura Farrington - San Diego , CA
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Litigation Legal Assistant for a temp-to-perm opportunity with a leading law firm. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive administrative ...
LinkedIn - 3 days ago
Legal Assistant
Vaco - Beverly Hills , CA
Legal Assistant Location: West Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid - 3 days in office) Pay Rate: $25 - $36/hr (Direct Hire) Role Overview Vaco LA is partnering with a well-established law firm in West Los ...
LinkedIn - 5 days ago
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 - 6 days ago

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76812
68018

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61600
79172
69651
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Legal Assistant in New Orleans, LA. The base salary for Legal Assistant ranges from $60,254 to $76,812 with the average base salary of $68,018. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $61,600 to $79,172 with the average total cash compensation of $69,651.

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About New Orleans, Louisiana    New Orleans (/ɔːrˈliːnz, ˈɔːrl(i)ənz/, locally /ˈɔːrlənz/; French: La Nouvelle-Orléans [la nuvɛlɔʁleɑ̃] (listen)) is a consolidated city-parish locate....More

New Orleans, Louisiana  area prices were up 1.2% from a year ago

Legal Assistant Salary in popular cities: Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Lafayette

Skills associated with Legal Assistant: Filing

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