What is the salary range of Legal Assistance?

As of December 01, 2024, the average annual pay of Legal Assistance in Albany, NY is $76,998. While Salary.com is seeing that Legal Assistance salary in Albany, NY can go up to $96,387 or down to $59,145, but most earn between $67,653 and $87,147. Salary.com shows the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Legal Assistance in the United States.

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What is a Legal Assistance?

A legal assistant provides support to lawyers and paralegals by conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, organizing and maintaining files, and assisting with case management. They may also communicate with clients, witnesses, and other parties involved in legal matters, as well as help prepare for trials and hearings. Legal assistants must have a strong understanding of legal terminology and procedures, as well as excellent organizational and communication skills. They play a crucial role in helping lawyers and paralegals effectively manage their caseloads and provide quality legal services to their clients.

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Average Base Salary

Core compensation

 
 
 
67653
87147
76998

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
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89645
78799
What is the average salary for Legal Assistance in 2024?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Legal Assistance in Albany, NY. The base salary for Legal Assistance ranges from $67,653 to $87,147 with the average base salary of $76,998. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $69,008 to $89,645 with the average total cash compensation of $78,799.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $76,998 $67,653 - $87,147
Bonus $1,802 $1,355 - $2,498
Total Pay $78,799 $69,008 - $89,645
* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.
* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.
CITY, STATE AVERAGE SALARY RANGE COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Schenectady, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,475 - $86,918 COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Troy, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,613 - $87,095 COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Nassau, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,272 - $94,385 COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Pittsfield, MA AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $68,044 - $87,651 COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Bennington, VT AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,400 - $86,821 COMPARE TO Albany, NY
CITY, STATE Poughkeepsie, NY AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $71,786 - $92,470 COMPARE TO Albany, NY
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