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Manage and organize legal documents, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality standards. * Reviewing accounts in garnishment status, processing incoming answers, processing incoming ...

Legal Admin

Lake Mary, FL · On-site

$16 - $22/hr

Manage and organize legal documents, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality standards. * Reviewing accounts in garnishment status, processing incoming answers, processing incoming ...

Legal Assistant

Bay Minette, AL · On-site

$35K - $40K/yr

Our Law Firm is currently in need of a legal assistant to assist in attorney scheduling, court filings, discovery, coordinating & scheduling meetings, and case management. The ideal or preferred ...

Legal Assistant

Bay Minette, AL · On-site

$35K - $40K/yr

Our Law Firm is currently in need of a legal assistant to assist in attorney scheduling, court filings, discovery, coordinating & scheduling meetings, and case management. The ideal or preferred ...

Manage case calendars and schedule appointments for clients and attorneys. * Communicate with ... Proven experience as a legal assistant or in a similar role. * Strong understanding of legal ...

Legal Assistant

Chicago, IL · On-site

$20 - $23/hr

Manage and organize legal documents, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality standards. * Review and process documents from email and physical mail. * Update and maintain attorney ...

Manage document tracking systems to monitor filing deadlines and critical case dates.Conduct routine legal research and compile information on case law, statutes, regulations, and legal precedents as ...

Legal Assistant

Chicago, IL · On-site

$20 - $23/hr

Manage and organize legal documents, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality standards. * Review and process documents from email and physical mail. * Update and maintain attorney ...

Legal Assistant

Chicago, IL · On-site

$20 - $23/hr

Manage and organize legal documents, ensuring compliance with regulations and confidentiality standards. * Review and process documents from email and physical mail. * Update and maintain attorney ...

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How much do legal management jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for legal management in the United States is $87,763.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,500.00 and $101,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Legal Management vs Legal Assistant?

AspectLegal ManagementLegal Assistant
Required CredentialsDegree in Law, Legal Management certificationHigh school diploma, some legal training or certification
Work EnvironmentLaw firms, corporate legal departments, government agenciesLaw firms, legal offices, corporate settings
Job ResponsibilitiesOverseeing legal operations, managing legal staff, strategic planningPreparing legal documents, scheduling, research assistance

Legal Management professionals focus on overseeing legal operations and managing teams, requiring specialized degrees and certifications. Legal Assistants support attorneys with administrative and research tasks. While both work in legal environments, their roles differ in scope and responsibilities.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in Legal Management roles, and how can they be addressed?

Professionals in Legal Management often encounter challenges such as balancing complex caseloads, keeping up with evolving regulations, and ensuring efficient coordination between legal teams and other departments. Addressing these challenges typically involves implementing robust case management systems, fostering open communication across teams, and staying current with legal trends through ongoing education. Proactive problem-solving and strong organizational skills are key to thriving in this dynamic environment.

What is legal management?

Legal management is a multidisciplinary field that combines knowledge of law, business, and management to efficiently run legal departments, law firms, or compliance divisions within organizations. Professionals in legal management handle tasks such as case management, contract administration, human resources, budgeting, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Their role is to streamline legal operations, improve efficiency, and support legal professionals so they can focus on legal work. Legal managers often bridge the gap between legal teams and other departments, contributing to the overall success of an organization.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in Legal Management, and why are they important?

To thrive in Legal Management, you need a strong background in law, business administration, and organizational leadership, often supported by a law degree or relevant certification such as a JD or MBA. Familiarity with legal practice management software, document management systems, and compliance tools is essential. Excellent communication, problem-solving, and negotiation skills help you effectively lead teams and coordinate with stakeholders. These competencies are crucial for ensuring legal compliance, optimizing operations, and supporting the strategic goals of the organization.
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Infographic showing various Legal Management job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, 44% Part Time, and 6% Contract. Highlights an 92% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $87,763 per year, or $42.2 per hour.

$17 - $20/hr

Full-time

Posted 6 days ago


Job description

Scott & Associates, P.C., operating in partnership with S&A Legal Management Services, Inc., is a legal recoveries organization committed to providing exceptional legal representation to industry clients.

We pledge to provide distinctive quality and unparalleled service. Each employee is essential to fulfilling our mission and achieving our vision through the hard work, dedication, and collaborative spirit.

We are currently seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Case Management & E-Filing team.


Position Summary

The Legal Assistant assists in the management of all case management duties as directed by the Legal Case Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities


The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:


  • Processing all incoming legal documents with urgency
  • Prepare documents for delivery to clients or internal staff ensuring all requisite attachments are present
  • Sorting, packaging, and mailing legal documents
  • Recording information in the Firm’s case management system
  • Obtaining legal documents from court websites
  • All other duties as designated by the Legal Case Manager.


Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
  • Proficient with MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).
  • Ability to work with databases and on-line technological platforms
  • Ability to operate basic office equipment such as a copy machine, fax machine, printer, scanner, and computer.
  • Ability to be self-reliant and able to initiate communication with management
  • Legal office experience or equivalent education
  • Knowledge of legal principles and legal terminology.
  • Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills.
  • Ability to be detail-oriented, diligent, and flexible
  • Ability to handle conflicting time demands and focus on task completion with little direction or need for supervisory follow-up
  • Proficient command of the English language in both oral and written format
  • Ability to work and maintain patience with diversified individuals of various ethnic backgrounds and professional competencies
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality in a professional manner
Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers; handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.