Legal Assistant Jobs in New York, NY

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Law Clerk (Contract Attorney) Supporting the USAO

Be a part of the nationwide law enforcement initiative that removes the tools of crime from criminal organizations, depriving wrongdoers of proceeds from their crime and impacting the...

Trust & Estates Legal Assistant/Trust & Estates Paralegal

  • Newark, NJ (9 miles from New York, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Newark, NJ (9 miles from New York, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Trust & Estates Legal Assistant/Trust & Estates Paralegal Location Newark, NEW JERSEY, USCategory Legal 05/21/2025 Our client in Newark, NJ is looking for a Trusts & Estates Legal Assistant/Paralegal...

Legal Practice Assistant

  • Hackensack, NJ (9 miles from New York, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Hackensack, NJ (9 miles from New York, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Legal Practice Assistant Location Hackensack, NEW JERSEY, USCategory Legal 05/21/2025 Legal Practice Assistant Location: Hackensack, NJ Job Type: Direct Hire Our client, a respected law firm, is...

Patent Legal Assistant/Patent Paralegal

  • Newark, NJ (9 miles from New York, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Newark, NJ (9 miles from New York, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Patent Legal Assistant/Patent Paralegal Location Newark, NEW JERSEY, USCategory Legal 05/21/2025 Our client in Newark, NJ is looking for a Patent Legal Assistant/Patent Paralegalfor a full time direct...

Law clerk (NYC)

  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago
  • New York, NY
  • 1 day ago

Law clerk (NYC) TLA Law, Attorneys at Law, PLLC New York, NY Full-time Legal Services Posted on May 11, 2025 Law clerk (NYC) Perform various case-related duties in immigration matters including...

Executive Legal Assistant - Law Firm

  • Roseland, NJ (16 miles from New York, NY)
  • 1 day ago
  • Roseland, NJ (16 miles from New York, NY)
  • 1 day ago

Executive Legal Assistant - Law Firm - $70k-$90k Legal Assistant Premier Law Firm ** Roseland, New Jersey In this dynamic role, youll manage practice operations, coordinate calendars, and ensure smooth...

Legal Assistant - NJ

  • Florham Park, NJ (21 miles from New York, NY)
  • 2 days ago
  • Florham Park, NJ (21 miles from New York, NY)
  • 2 days ago

Legal Assistant - NJ Bressler, Amery & Ross, a dynamic and rapidly growing law firm with a national practice, seeks a Legal Assistant for its' Florham Park, NJ office....

Corporate Legal Executive Assistant - AmLaw Firm - Hybrid

  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago

The Midtown New York City Office of AmLaw Firm with international footprint is looking for a Corporate Legal Executive Assistant to assist attorneys with the daily functions of the practice. This...

Legal Practice Assistant

  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 3 days ago

An Insight Global law firm client is currently seeking a Legal Practice Assistant to join their growing team in New York City. Key Responsibilities: Interface and establish ongoing positive...

Paralegal - Legal Assistant

  • Brooklyn, NY (3 miles from New York, NY)
  • 3 days ago
  • Brooklyn, NY (3 miles from New York, NY)
  • 3 days ago

Boutique Law firm in Midwood section of Brooklyn is seeking an individual with minimum 2 years relevant New York paralegal - legal assistant experience for a full time position....

Personal Injury Legal Assistant Medical Records Clerk Admin - FT or PT

  • Hempstead, NY (20 miles from New York, NY)
  • 4 days ago
  • Hempstead, NY (20 miles from New York, NY)
  • 4 days ago

A high-volume personal injury law firm is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Medical Records Clerk to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience, and grow...

Matrimonial Para Legal And Litigation Assistant

  • White Plains, NY (22 miles from New York, NY)
  • 5 days ago
  • White Plains, NY (22 miles from New York, NY)
  • 5 days ago

IMMEDIATE OPENING---seeking highly motivated and highly skilled matrimonial para-legal for part time position---20/30 hours split between office and remote possible---significant experience...

Paralegal and Legal Assistants-2025-4

  • New York, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 6 days ago

Paralegal and Legal Assistants-2025-4 + Full-time + 1 State St, New York, NY 10004 + + Paralegal and Legal Assistants-2025-4 1....

Legal Assistant - NYC (Part Time)

  • New York, NY
  • 6 days ago
  • New York, NY
  • 6 days ago

In addition, the Legal Assistant acts as a liaison across departments, participates in cross-functional workgroups, and supports strategic initiatives....

Immigration Legal Assistant - Internship

  • Forest Hills, NY (8 miles from New York, NY)
  • 9 days ago
  • Forest Hills, NY (8 miles from New York, NY)
  • 9 days ago

Immigration Legal Assistant - Internship (Forest Hills) compensation: TBD employment type: experience level: no experience required job title: Immigration Legal Assistant Location: Queens, NY (In-Office...

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Salary for Legal Assistant Jobs in New York, NY

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Highest Education Level

Legal Assistants in New York, NY offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.3%
Doctorate Degree
27.1%
Associate's Degree
14.0%
Master's Degree
9.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.4%
High School or GED
6.1%
Some College
1.2%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Legal Assistants in New York, NY
Less than 1 year
40.5%
1-2 years
20.3%
None
18.0%
2-4 years
9.6%
4-6 years
7.9%
6-8 years
2.4%
8-10 years
1.1%