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As a legal assistant, you work in a supporting role under a lawyer at a law firm or on a corporate legal team. You will be expected to complete a variety of tasks including conducting research, drafting reports, preparing legal documents, and communicating with clients. You will be expected to do a little bit of everything. If you are a strong communicator, have good research and computer skills and are self-motivated, this could be a good career for you.
Legal assistant jobs require you to be a jack of all trades. Some days will be spent in the office while others are in court or meeting with clients offsite. You will work Monday to Friday, 9 to 5, with the expectation of working additional hours as required to meet deadlines. You will work under a supervising lawyer or manager.
Legal assistant jobs prepare you for other roles in law. Many move on to positions such as paralegals, legal aides, or executive assistants for lawyers. Some also make the move to work as an executive assistant for C-level professionals.
Legal assistants can make between $47,000 and $66,000 per year. Your salary is dependent on your experience and years of service. Here is an overview of the salary scale:
annual: $54,500
monthly: $4,542
weekly: $1,135
hourly: $28.39
lowest salary: $47,000 per year
average salary: $54,500 per year
highest salary: $66,000 per year
junior salary: $47,000-$55,200 per year
intermediate salary: $49,000-$60,000 per year
senior salary: $52,000-$66,000 per year
Working as a legal assistant can be a demanding role with a lot of responsibility. While your duties will vary based on your employer, you can expect the following to be part of your job:
Legal assistant jobs are specific roles. They commonly work in a limited number of places. They include law offices, paralegals, or within a corporation within the legal department.
Working in the legal field requires you to be somewhat of a jack of all trades. You need to know the law but also have business acumen and administrative skills, such as the following:
To qualify for legal assistant jobs, it’s recommended you have a college degree, preferably in paralegal studies. Previous experience working in the legal field is preferred by employers.