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Family Law Legal Assistant

Average Family Law Legal Assistant Hourly Pay

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$17.91
/ hour

Avg. Base Hourly Rate (USD)
10%
$13.16
MEDIAN
$17.91
90%
$26.62

The average hourly pay for a Family Law Legal Assistant is $17.91 in 2025

Hourly Rate
$13 - $27
Bonus
$310 - $5k
Profit Sharing
$513 - $6k
Commission
$825 - $14k
Total Pay
$29k - $65k
Based on 10,114 salary profiles (last updated Jan 04 2023)
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3.8 out of 5
(1,456)
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Common Health Benefits for a Family Law Legal Assistant

Medical
59%
Dental
43%
Vision
36%
None
40%

Gender Breakdown for Family Law Legal Assistants

Female
89.8%
Male
9.0%
Prefer to self-define
1.2%
This data is based on 4,691 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Family Law Legal Assistants

What is the highest pay for Family Law Legal Assistants?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Family Law Legal Assistant is $26.62 / hour

What is the lowest pay for Family Law Legal Assistants?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Family Law Legal Assistant is $13.16 / hour

How can Family Law Legal Assistants increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Family Law Legal Assistant is possible in different ways. Change of employer: Consider a career move to a new employer that is willing to pay higher for your skills. Level of Education: Gaining advanced degrees may allow this role to increase their income potential and qualify for promotions. Managing Experience: If you are a Family Law Legal Assistant that oversees more junior Family Law Legal Assistants, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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