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Paralegal Assistant

Average Paralegal Assistant with Legal Administration Skills Salary

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$50,053
/ year

Avg. Base Salary (USD)
25%
$47k
MEDIAN
$50k
75%
$74k

The average salary for a Paralegal Assistant is $50,053 in 2025

Base Salary
$47k - $74k
Bonus
$0 - $1k
Total Pay
$34k - $79k
Based on 15 salary profiles (last updated Jan 05 2024)
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What Do Paralegal Assistants Do?

Paralegal Assistant Tasks
  • Research cases and laws.
  • Provide legal and research support for attorneys.
  • Draw up standard paperwork, documents, and forms needed for cases.
  • Write drafts of motions, procedures, statements and other documents.
  • Maintain, organize and update files.
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Common Health Benefits for a Paralegal Assistant

Medical
43%
Dental
43%
Vision
29%
None
43%

Gender Breakdown for Paralegal Assistants

Female
100.0%
This data is based on 5 survey responses. Learn more about the gender pay gap.
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FAQs About Paralegal Assistants

What is the highest pay for Paralegal Assistants?

Our data indicates that the highest pay for a Paralegal Assistant is $NaN / year

What is the lowest pay for Paralegal Assistants?

Our data indicates that the lowest pay for a Paralegal Assistant is $NaN / year

How can Paralegal Assistants increase their salary?

Increasing your pay as a Paralegal 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 Paralegal Assistant that oversees more junior Paralegal Assistants, this experience can increase the likelihood to earn more.

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