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FA057 - Legal Assistant to the University Counsel (REPOST)
Norfolk, VA (5 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
research tools, including Lexis and industry standard resources. 2.Provide support, input, and legal analysis on complex legal procedures; draft pleadings, affidavits and legal memorandum. 3.Review...
2 days ago
Law Clerk
City of Portsmouth - Portsmouth, VA (2 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
Specific Duties and Responsibilities Reviews briefs submitted by counsel and researches the law in cases under advisement. Outlines the facts of cases and relevant case law and/or statutes....
14 days ago
Career Law Clerk
United States Courts - Norfolk, VA (5 miles from Portsmouth, VA)
Announcement Number: FY20-016 Court: U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia City, State: Norfolk, VA Court Website: ... Permanent Position: Permanent Job Grade: JS13 -14 Minimum Salary:...
30+ days ago

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Salary for Legal Assistant Jobs in Portsmouth, VA

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

$17,137

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Highest Education Level

Legal Assistants in Portsmouth, VA 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 Portsmouth, VA
  • 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%)

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