Legal Asst Salary in Durham, North Carolina

How much does a Legal Asst make in Durham, NC?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Legal Asst in Durham, NC is $54,574. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $47,488 to $63,916, with most professionals earning between $41,037 and $72,422.

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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 Durham, NC

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

47488

63916

54574

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

49256

67216

57058

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 Durham, NC. The base salary for Legal Asst ranges from $47,488 to $63,916 with the average base salary of $54,574. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $49,256 to $67,216 with the average total cash compensation of $57,058.

View Average Salary for Legal Asst as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$54,574	$47,488 - $63,916
Bonus	$2,484	$1,768 - $3,299
Total Pay	$57,058	$49,256 - $67,216

* 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 Durham, NC

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Chapel Hill, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $46,884 - $63,103	COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Cary, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,824 - $64,369	COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Raleigh, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $47,824 - $64,369	COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Burlington, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,140 - $60,756	COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE High Point, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,783 - $61,621	COMPARE TO Durham, NC
CITY, STATE Greensboro, NC	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $45,345 - $61,031	COMPARE TO Durham, NC

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About Durham, North Carolina

Durham is a city in and the county seat of Durham County in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city's population to be 251,893 as of July 1, 2014, making it the 4th-most populous city in North Carolina, and the 78th-most populous city in the United States. Durham is the core of the four-county Durham-Chapel Hill Metropolitan Area, which has a population of 542,710 as of U.S. Census 2014 Population Estimates. The US Office of Management and Budget also includes Durham as a part of the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Combined Statistical Area, which has a populatio...

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