Legal Practice Assistant Salary in the United States
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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 $36 as of September 26, 2019, but the salary range typically falls between $33 and $38. 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. View the Cost of Living in Major Cities

Legal Practice Assistant

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Salary range for a Legal Practice Assistant

$33 to $38

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Legal Assistant

Dawson Law Group -

We are looking for a legal assistant who would enjoy working in a friendly, collaborative practice and is familiar with MS Word, e-filing, and the rules that apply to litigation deadlines and ...

LinkedIn - 3 days ago

Immigration Legal Assistant/Paralegal Position

Law Office of Amie D. Miller -

Immigration Legal Assistant/Paralegal Position - 2 part time jobs split between two law offices ... Our immigration practices include family immigration, naturalization, asylum, crime victim visas ...

LinkedIn - 4 days ago

Paralegal/Legal Administrative Assistant

Tiffany Davidson Attorney at Law - Portland , OR

I am solo practitioner practicing predominantly in family law seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to become a part of the team! You will provide overall support to attorney's business needs

ZipRecruiter - 2 days ago

Litigation Legal Assistant

Almond & Associates - Seattle , WA

Responsibilities This is an excellent opportunity to join a sophisticated litigation practice and ... Requirements * 3+ years of experience as a litigation legal assistant * Litigation experience in a ...

ZipRecruiter - 3 days ago

Legal Assistant

Wrady & Michel, LLC - Birmingham , AL

The ideal candidate will ensure smooth running of the litigation practice and effective case management by providing legal services under the supervision of an attorney. This individual will ...

CareerBliss - 4 days ago

Legal Assistant

Franks Gerkin McKenna - Marengo , IL

LEGAL SECRETARY A fast paced law firm is looking for an experienced legal assistant to join our ... Our firm has 9 attorneys and 10 staff members who practice most areas of law. We are looking for a ...

ZipRecruiter - 7 days ago

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.

August 24, 2019

Prepare outgoing mail (including boxes/packages for shipment) for the prompt delivery, arranging for messenger services as needed to meet deadlines.

August 31, 2019

Legal Practice Assistant in Washington, DC

Document/database management, assist with pre and post-closing matters, assemble closing books, internet research, prepare and update case files (witness, expert, deposition, etc.

August 30, 2019

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

August 30, 2019

Legal Practice Assistant

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

June 27, 2019

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

June 27, 2019

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.

June 27, 2019

Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbally and in writing.

June 27, 2019

Organize and maintain matter files, retrieve matter files, and prepare files for closing in accordance with Records Department procedures.

June 27, 2019

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

June 27, 2019

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