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Legal assistants keep law offices organized, handling scheduling, correspondence, client intake, billing entries, and document preparation so attorneys can focus on casework.
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What legal assistants earn in the US
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| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $18–$23 | $38k–$48k |
| Mid level | $22–$28 | $46k–$58k |
| Senior | $26–$35 | $55k–$72k |
National ranges. City pages adjust for the local market.
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acknowledge that diverse representation at every level of our business requires continuous and measurable effort. We are committed to driving conscious inclusion across our business and creating equitable pathways.Discip…
$195k - $360k
litigation matters through all phases of the case lifecycleDraft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other substantive filingsConduct legal research and prepare persuasive written work productTake and defend depos…
A heavy-hitting plaintiff trial firm is seeking a REMOTE litigation attorney, barred in CA, with 5+ years of experience (ideally some of which is on the plaintiff side).This firm is based in LA, and most well-known for c…
dealing with, what do you think?”). That meeting it has litigation and transactional attorneys to work together to solve client issues. Legal symposium event for clients every year - one in Coachella Valley and one in Sa…
$250k - $330k
agreements, restructuring documents, pleadings, motions, and related legal filingsAdvise clients on insolvency, restructuring, bankruptcy,... ...to both creditors and debtors in complex insolvency cases. Assist with acqu…
$175k - $250k
Corporate FraudPosition OverviewWe are seeking a skilled Litigation Attorney with a focus on Securities Class Action to join our dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for representing clients in lit…
looking for a Litigation Associate Attorney to join a plaintiff-side legal team handling complex shareholder and commercial disputes in... ...records, drafting written discovery, preparing responses, and assisting with d…
Senior Analyst to join a highly motivated eDiscovery team within the Legal Department. The role requires familiarity with electronic data... ...desired results.Deliver data accurately and in a timely fashion. Assist in r…
vacationPaid sick days15 paid holidaysPaid CA bar dues and MCLEsFor immediate consideration for this exciting Complex Litigation Attorney opportunity, please send your resume directly to Assistant Vice President of Direc…
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Calendar and docket managementLegal document formattingClient intake and communicationTime entry and billing supportFile organization (paper and digital)Discretion and confidentialityMicrosoft Office and PDF toolsMultitasking across attorneys
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
How do you manage calendars and deadlines for multiple attorneys?
Describe your system for court dates, statutes of limitation, and reminders, plus how you confirm rather than assume. Precision is the whole job.
A client calls upset about their case and their attorney is in court. What do you do?
Show calm boundaries: listen, take detailed notes, avoid giving legal advice or case predictions, and commit to a specific callback you then make happen.
What experience do you have with legal documents and formatting?
Name the documents: engagement letters, pleadings shells, tables of authorities, proofs of service. Mention firm style rules and court formatting requirements.
How do you handle confidential or sensitive material day to day?
Give habits, not principles: locked screens, careful recipients on email, no case talk in shared spaces, and shredding protocols.
Tell me about supporting billing: time entry, prebills, or client invoicing.
Mention the billing software you used, attorneys' time you entered or chased, and accuracy checks before bills went out. Firms feel billing pain acutely.
Describe a time you caught an error before it went out the door.
A small, concrete story works: a wrong date, misspelled party name, or missing attachment. Show your proofreading routine, not luck.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For legal assistants specifically — generic advice costs you here
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Name the practice areas and firm sizes you have supported, since a solo family-law office and Big Law demand different rhythms.
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List legal software you know: Clio, MyCase, ProLaw, iManage, or NetDocuments, plus e-filing portal experience.
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Show typing speed and document production skills, including advanced Word formatting like TOAs and styles.
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Quantify your support load, such as three attorneys with full calendar, intake, and billing responsibility.
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Mention a notary commission and any legal assistant or paralegal coursework; both add immediate value to small firms.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Receptionist / Office Assistant
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Legal Assistant
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Senior Legal Assistant
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Paralegal
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Office Administrator
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Legal Assistant jobs by city
RemoteNew York, NYSan Francisco, CASan Jose, CALos Angeles, CASan Diego, CASacramento, CAFresno, CASeattle, WAPortland, ORDenver, COSalt Lake City, UTLas Vegas, NVPhoenix, AZTucson, AZAlbuquerque, NMBoston, MAPhiladelphia, PAPittsburgh, PAWashington, DCBaltimore, MDRichmond, VAChicago, ILColumbus, OHCleveland, OHCincinnati, OHDetroit, MIIndianapolis, INMilwaukee, WIMinneapolis, MNKansas City, MOSt. Louis, MOOmaha, NEHouston, TXDallas, TXFort Worth, TXAustin, TXSan Antonio, TXOklahoma City, OKAtlanta, GAMiami, FLTampa, FLOrlando, FLJacksonville, FLCharlotte, NCRaleigh, NCNashville, TNMemphis, TNLouisville, KYNew Orleans, LA
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