How much does a Legal Administrative Assistant make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Legal Administrative Assistant in the United States is $35 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $31 and $39. 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.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Legal Administrative Assistant Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Legal Administrative Assistant Salary $28 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Legal Administrative Assistant Salary $31 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Legal Administrative Assistant Salary $35 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Legal Administrative Assistant Salary $39 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Legal Administrative Assistant Salary $43 US March 26, 2024
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Harper Associates - Birmingham , MI
Administrative/Legal Assistant for Family Office and Foundation - Part time Beautiful Birmingham Office-- Law Firm/Legal experience a plus $32-35/hour Responsibilities: General administrative support for the office. Assists with preparation of legal documents and maintenance of files (electronic & paper), including various legal entities. Tracks recurring events/meetings/tasks and follows up to ensure efficient completion by deadlines. Receives and distributes incoming mail and prepares outbound mail via USPS and other carriers. Maintains historical records by filing documents. Maintains, replenishes and inventories office supplies and equipment. Assists Business Operations Assistant and Sr. Accountant with administrative tasks related to AP & AR & bank deposits (accounting experience not required). Answers and screens phone calls and greets guests, and related receptionist duties Administers medical, dental, optical, Medicare, COBRA benefits and ensures compliance with required notice
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The Ford Agency - Washington , DC
The Ford Agency is recruiting for a motivated and dedicated Legal Administrative Assistant for one of DC's top litigation firms. This role provides administrative support to attorneys, and works closely with clients to assist with client matters. If you have 2+ years of administrative experience and are looking to provide support to a busy team of attorneys this could be a great role for you! This role will be onsite 5 days/week. Responsibilities include: Provide administrative support to attorneys including: Calendar Management Coordinate meeting logistics Travel coordination Prepare binders for attorneys Maintain and update client files including correspondence and client pleadings Prepare expense reports and enter billing information Draft and proofread documents Assist with special projects as needed Qualifications include: Bachelor's Degree 2+ years of administrative experience Strong internships considered Legal experience a plus Advanced MS Office skills Strong communication ski
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Solü Technology Partners - Phoenix , AZ
Job Overview Solu is currently seeking a highly skilled Legal Administrative Assistant to join our client’s legal team. In this pivotal role, the successful candidate will provide indispensable administrative support, ensuring the seamless operation of the legal department. Job Responsibilities: Draft and/ or edit a variety of correspondence and other documentation, at the direction of the attorneys based upon requests from the applicable business department for attorney review, and legal assistance. Assist in preparation of PowerPoint slides for Board Meetings, and other presentations. Prepare and track a variety of reports that may include government filings, travel, expenses, continuing legal education, contract databases, co-branding partner list, federal rules & regulations, legal articles etc. Monitor LegalEase proxy boxes and timely submit legal ease records for paralegal and attorney review. Work with the applicable submitter to ensure timely submission and tracking of marketin
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Ballard Spahr Llp - Atlanta , GA
Ballard Spahr LLP has an excellent opportunity for a legal administrative assistant with demonstrated technical and administrative skills to work in our Atlanta office. The selected individual will support attorneys in the Litigation practice group by maintaining and processing case information, managing the progression of cases to final disposition, creating electronic files, preparing and processing correspondence, memoranda and complex legal documents, and performing other administrative functions. This position is hybrid and offers a work schedule of 3 days a week in the office. Responsibilities include preparing documents for state and federal court filings, including discovery requests and responses, letters, pleadings, motions and documents, as well as e-filing in various state and federal courts, both trial and appellate. Administrative duties include scheduling meetings and appointments, maintaining attorney calendars and contact information, new client intake, file maintenanc
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Confidential Law Firm - Nashville , TN
Description: Established law firm is seeking a full time administrative legal assistant for three attorneys with a diverse transactional law practice, including real estate and corporate transactions and alcoholic beverage law. Requirements: The candidate must have at least five years of legal assistant experience and be proficient with Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel and familiarity with Time & Billing software will be helpful. The candidate must have good organizational skills with an attention to detail, be able to interact and communicate with clients on a regular basis, and exhibit initiative and self-direction. The position will not require transactional paralegal training or experience. Comp and Benefits: Compensation ranges from $50,000 to $60,000 depending on experience and education. Employer offers health insurance (employer pays 100% monthly premium), dental and vision coverage, 401K (eligible after 1 year) and Profit-Sharing Plan (eligible after 2 years).
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firstPRO, Inc - Boston , MA
firstPRO is now accepting resumes for a Legal Administrative Assistant role in Boston, MA. This is a direct hire role with a hybrid workstyle. The Legal Administrative Assistant provides excellent client service to IP attorneys and staff internally, and to the firm’s clients externally. This requires teamwork, flexibility, strong communication and technical skills and the ability to meet deadlines. RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides legal and administrative support to the IP attorneys. Manages attorneys’ calendars and deadlines. Completes time entry and performs data entry of time/billing into the accounting system. Responds timely to new matter opening requests. Processes client bills and pays relevant invoices. Prepares and files information disclosure statements and related documents in a timely manner with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Assists attorneys with docket management. Maintains patent application electronic files. Reviews incoming mail, whether paper or electronic,
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