Hourly Wage for Legal Practice Assistant Salary in the United States

How much does a Legal Practice Assistant make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Legal Practice Assistant in the United States is $38 as of April 26, 2022, but the salary range typically falls between $34 and $40. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Intellectual Property Practice Assistant

Emerge Partners - Alexandria , VA

... legal, business, regulatory and government relations advice to their regional, national and ... The Intellectual Property Practice Assistant will report directly to the Office Manager and be ...

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Legal Administrative Assistant - Tysons, VA

Williams Mullen Clark Dobbins PC - McLean , VA

Williams Mullen is seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant with at least 5 years of experience to ... Verifies related client/matter numbers and practice codes. * Maintains client and firm files in ...

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Patent Legal Assistant, innovative law firm! Up to $95K

Bonnie Jones Associates, LLC - Vienna , VA

Patent Prosecution Legal Assistant Highly regarded international law firm seeks Patent Prosecution ... The practice is growing and also offers opportunities in docketing and IP litigation. Company ...

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Legal Assistant

Vandeventer Black LLP - Richmond , VA

Virginia law firm seeks Legal Assistants to support attorneys who practice Commercial Real Estate, Government Contracts, Workers' Compensation and Labor Law. Vandeventer Black has provided legal ...

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Litigation Legal Assistant

Odin, Feldman & Pittleman PC - Reston , VA

... Legal Secretary to support its Litigation ... practice. Our growing, collegial firm emphasizes challenging work for our employees in a team ...

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Legal Assistant - Litigation

Kiernan Trebach LLP - Virginia Beach , VA

Legal Assistant Location: Virginia Beach, VA Date: 04/2022 Part-Time or Full-Time Get To Know Us ... Our practice is devoted exclusively to the representation of corporations, insurers and self ...

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What does a Legal Practice Assistant do?

Legal Practice Assistant in Seattle, WA

Assisting with the preparation and review of documents pertaining to the authorization, issuance and delivery of tax-exempt and taxable municipal bonds, and health care matters.

October 10, 2021

Legal Practice Assistant in Washington, DC

Assists team with seamless service, both in the office, and at client sites and/or courts.

December 22, 2021

Legal Practice Assistant

Maintains positive, professional, courteous and flexible demeanor when dealing with clients and colleagues.

August 11, 2021

Demonstrated interest in and involvement with the legal writing community and/or professional organizations related to teaching legal writing, lawyering skills or law.

December 22, 2021

Answering phones, entering attorney time, managing calendars, travel arrangements and expense reimbursements along with other general secretarial duties and projects as assigned.

January 08, 2022

Provide support to Product Liability Lawyers, Paralegals and Legal Practice Assistants, such as time entry, billing, filing, maintaining notebooks, check and reimbursement requests, typing short correspondence, document revisions, printing, photocopying, scanning, and general administrative functions.

January 16, 2022

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Average Hourly Wage

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Average Total Hourly Cash Compensation

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These charts show the average hourly wage (core compensation), as well as the average total hourly cash compensation for the job of Legal Practice Assistant in the United States. The average hourly rate for Legal Practice Assistant ranges from $34 to $40 with the average hourly pay of $38. The total hourly cash compensation, which includes base and short-term incentives, can vary anywhere from $35 to $41 with the average total hourly cash compensation of $38.

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