Legal Asst Salary in Des Moines, Iowa

How much does a Legal Asst make in Des Moines, IA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Legal Asst in Des Moines, IA is $54,910. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $47,781 to $64,310, with most professionals earning between $41,290 and $72,868.

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What is a Legal Asst?

A legal assistant provides support to lawyers and paralegals by conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, organizing and maintaining files, and assisting with administrative tasks. They may also communicate with clients, witnesses, and other parties involved in legal cases, as well as schedule appointments and manage calendars. Additionally, legal assistants may be responsible for preparing and filing court documents, and assisting with trial preparation and other litigation tasks. They must have a strong understanding of legal terminology and procedures, as well as excellent organizational and communication skills.

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Common responsibilities of a Legal Asst

Assisting with the preparation of discovery requests and responses.

September 01, 2023

Assisting with the preparation of trial materials and exhibits.

September 05, 2023

Assisting with the preparation and filing of court documents and pleadings.

September 12, 2023

Assisting attorneys with legal research and drafting legal documents.

September 16, 2023

Maintaining and updating case management systems and databases.

September 21, 2023

Coordinating and scheduling meetings, depositions, and court appearances.

October 07, 2023

Communicating with clients, witnesses, and other parties involved in legal matters.

October 15, 2023

Conducting factual investigations and gathering evidence.

October 31, 2023

Managing and organizing legal files and documents.

November 02, 2023

Providing administrative support to attorneys, such as managing calendars and handling correspondence.

November 14, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Legal Asst in Des Moines, IA

Average Base Salary

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47781

64310

54910

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

49559

67629

57409

What is the average salary for Legal Asst in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Legal Asst in Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Legal Asst ranges from $47,781 to $64,310 with the average base salary of $54,910. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $49,559 to $67,629 with the average total cash compensation of $57,409.

View Average Salary for Legal Asst as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$54,910	$47,781 - $64,310
Bonus	$2,499	$1,778 - $3,320
Total Pay	$57,409	$49,559 - $67,629

* 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 Asst Salary Near Des Moines, IA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Ankeny, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,781 - $64,310	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA 0%
CITY, STATE Urbandale, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,781 - $64,310	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA 0%
CITY, STATE Ames, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,342 - $63,720	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Falls, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,384 - $61,084	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Waterloo, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,530 - $61,280	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA
CITY, STATE Cedar Rapids, IA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,611 - $62,736	COMPARE TO Des Moines, IA

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About Des Moines, Iowa

Des Moines (/dɪˈmɔɪn/ (listen)) is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A small part of the city extends into Warren County. It was incorporated on September 22, 1851, as Fort Des Moines, which was shortened to "Des Moines" in 1857. It is on and named after the Des Moines River, which likely was adapted from the early French name, Rivière des Moines, meaning "River of the Monks". The city's population was 217,521 as of the 2017 population estimate. The five-county metropolitan area is ranked 89th in terms of population in ...

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