How much does a Legal Operations Assistant make in Detroit, MI?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Legal Operations Assistant in Detroit, MI is $70,593. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $62,443 to $79,533, with most professionals earning between $55,024 and $87,672.

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What is a Legal Operations Assistant?

The Legal Operations Assistant provides administrative and operational support to the legal department of a company or law firm. This may include managing legal documentation, organizing and maintaining files, scheduling meetings and appointments, and assisting with legal research and analysis. The Legal Operations Assistant may also be responsible for coordinating with external legal vendors, managing billing and budgeting for legal expenses, and assisting with the implementation and maintenance of legal technology and systems. Additionally, they may support the legal team with project management, process improvement, and other operational tasks to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the legal department.

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What is the average salary for Legal Operations Assistant in 2025?
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Legal Operations Assistant in Detroit, MI. The base salary for Legal Operations Assistant ranges from $62,443 to $79,533 with the average base salary of $70,593. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $63,945 to $81,977 with the average total cash compensation of $72,262.
Average Salary Average Salary Range
Base Salary $70,593 $62,443 - $79,533
Bonus $1,670 $1,501 - $2,444
Total Pay $72,262 $63,945 - $81,977
* 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 Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Dearborn, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,443 - $79,533 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI 0%
CITY, STATE Dearborn Heights, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,412 - $79,493 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Livonia, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,243 - $79,278 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Taylor, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,343 - $79,405 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Westland, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,356 - $79,421 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
CITY, STATE Southfield, MI AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $62,312 - $79,366 COMPARE TO Detroit, MI
See salaries for Legal Operations Assistant in locations close to Detroit, MI. Pay for the same job may vary based on the location and on the location and on other factors such as the size of company, the industry, and other local conditions.
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JOB TITLE LOCATION MINIMUM SALARY MAXIMUM SALARY
JOB TITLE Assistant Legal Counsel LOCATION Detroit, MI MINIMUM SALARY $207,700 MAXIMUM SALARY $247,200
JOB TITLE Head of Legal Operations LOCATION Detroit, MI MINIMUM SALARY $323,994 MAXIMUM SALARY $400,530
JOB TITLE Legal Assistant LOCATION Detroit, MI MINIMUM SALARY $62,443 MAXIMUM SALARY $79,533
JOB TITLE Legal Operations Manager LOCATION Detroit, MI MINIMUM SALARY $250,280 MAXIMUM SALARY $317,051
JOB TITLE Legal Operations Analyst LOCATION Detroit, MI MINIMUM SALARY $63,132 MAXIMUM SALARY $79,183
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