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As of Jun 10, 2026, the average yearly pay for legal services assistant in the United States is $48,215.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38,000.00 and $55,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Legal Services Assistant vs Paralegal?

AspectLegal Services AssistantParalegal
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require certificationAssociate's degree or paralegal certificate often preferred
Work EnvironmentLaw firms, legal departments, courtsLaw firms, corporate legal departments, government agencies
Job ResponsibilitiesAdministrative support, document preparation, schedulingLegal research, drafting documents, case management
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly used in legal support roles for administrative tasksUsed for more advanced legal work and case preparation

Legal Services Assistants primarily handle administrative and clerical tasks within legal settings, while Paralegals perform more substantive legal work such as research and document drafting. Both roles support legal professionals but differ in responsibilities and required credentials.

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Legal Services Assistant

Chesterfield County, VA

Chesterfield, VA • On-site

$50K - $68K/yr

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

Job description

Salary: $50,649.00 - $68,375.00 Annually
Location : Chesterfield, VA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-00848
Department: Commonwealth's Attorney
Opening Date: 06/08/2026
Closing Date: 6/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or GED and two years increasingly responsible secretarial experience including experience as a legal secretary; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Good knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation and grammar; of office procedures, methods and practices; of principles and practices of effective customer service. Working skill in the operation of word processing equipment and other automated office systems; ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers; ability to operate standard office equipment, good oral/written communications. Those candidates with verbal and written fluency in both English and Spanish are encouraged to apply.
Pre-employment drug testing, FBI criminal background check and education/degree verification required.
This position is subject to working in high security areas governed by the US Department of Justice's "Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Security Policy" and therefore requires passing a more stringent criminal background check.
Duties
Responsibilities include organizing and processing all legal paperwork in a high-volume office mandated by the Code of Virginia and the courts/judges of Chesterfield. Functions include answering incoming calls; assisting the public; typing legal correspondence, letters, memos, court orders, etc.; data entry, creating criminal case files, filing of criminal records, copying, running background checks on VCIN (will be trained and certified by Virginia State Police), providing back-up for all legal services assistants as needed. Performs other work as required.
This position is a part of an approved Career Development Plan (CDP) and offers career progression opportunities and salary incentives, as funding permits, based on performance, qualifications, and experience.
Shift
Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Work Location
Commonwealth Attorney's Office
Chesterfield County is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
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