Legal Assistance Salary in Lake Charles, Louisiana

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As of December 01, 2024, the average annual pay of Legal Assistance in Lake Charles, LA is $70,246. While Salary.com is seeing that Legal Assistance salary in Lake Charles, LA can go up to $87,936 or down to $53,959, but most earn between $61,721 and $79,505. 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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Common responsibilities of a Legal Assistance

Assist in the preparation of trial materials and exhibits for court proceedings.

September 05, 2023

Coordinate with other legal professionals, such as paralegals and court personnel, to ensure smooth case management.

September 11, 2023

Interview clients and witnesses to gather relevant information for legal cases.

September 22, 2023

Assist in the scheduling and coordination of meetings, depositions, and court appearances.

September 22, 2023

Conduct legal research and analysis to support attorneys in case preparation.

September 25, 2023

Maintain and organize legal files and documents for easy access and retrieval.

September 27, 2023

Provide legal advice and guidance to clients on various legal matters.

October 07, 2023

Assist in drafting legal documents such as contracts, agreements, and pleadings.

October 15, 2023

Provide administrative support to attorneys, such as managing calendars, answering phones, and handling correspondence.

October 25, 2023

Assist in the preparation and filing of legal documents with courts and government agencies.

October 30, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Legal Assistance in Lake Charles, LA

Average Base Salary

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61721

79505

70246

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

62957

81784

71890

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 Lake Charles, LA. The base salary for Legal Assistance ranges from $61,721 to $79,505 with the average base salary of $70,246. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $62,957 to $81,784 with the average total cash compensation of $71,890.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$70,246	$61,721 - $79,505
Bonus	$1,644	$1,236 - $2,279
Total Pay	$71,890	$62,957 - $81,784

* 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.

Legal Assistance Salary Near Lake Charles, LA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE Port Arthur, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,334 - $81,583	COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE Beaumont, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $64,647 - $83,275	COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE Lafayette, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,772 - $78,284	COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE Alexandria, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $59,055 - $76,071	COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE New Iberia, LA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,417 - $77,826	COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA
CITY, STATE Galveston, TX	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $67,880 - $87,439	COMPARE TO Lake Charles, LA

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About Lake Charles, Louisiana

Lake Charles (French: Lac Charles) is the fifth-largest incorporated city in the U.S. state of Louisiana, located on Lake Charles, Prien Lake, and the Calcasieu River. Founded in 1861 in Calcasieu Parish, it is a major industrial, cultural, and educational center in the southwest region of the state. As of the 2010 census, the population was 71,993. Lake Charles is the principal city of the Lake Charles Metropolitan Statistical Area, having a population of 202,040. It is the larger principal city of the Lake Charles-Jennings Combined Statistical Area, with a population of 225,235. The 2010 pop...

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