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Burr & Forman LLP - Jackson, MS
Burr & Forman LLP has an immediate opening in the Jackson, MS office for a full-time, experienced litigation legal practice assistant. Additional experience in the areas of bankruptcy, financial...
30+ days ago

Demographic Data for Mississippi

Moving to Mississippi? Find some basic demographic data about Mississippi below.

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Salary for Legal Assistant Jobs in Mississippi

This is the average annual salary for Legal Assistant jobs in Mississippi as reported by the BLS.

$17,277

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Legal Assistant positions.

Highest Education Level

Legal Assistants in Mississippi offer the following education background
  • Bachelor's Degree (32.5%)
  • Doctorate Degree (29.1%)
  • Associate's Degree (14.3%)
  • Master's Degree (8.6%)
  • High School or GED (7.4%)
  • Vocational or Certification (6.6%)
  • Some College (1.3%)
  • Some High School (0.2%)

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Legal Assistants in Mississippi
  • 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%)

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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