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SAIC

Legal Program Support Analyst

Washington, DC · Hybrid

$225K - $250K/yr

ORA_ON_SITE Description SAIC is seeking a Legal Program Support Analyst to provide exceptional legal support services to the Department of War (DoW) Director of the Office of Strategic Capital (OSC)

SAIC

Legal Program Support Analyst

Washington, DC · On-site

$225K - $250K/yr

Description SAIC is seeking a Legal Program Support Analyst to provide exceptional legal support services to the Department of War (DoW) Director of the Office of Strategic Capital (OSC). This ...

Sidley

Legal Support Assistant

Washington, DC

The Legal Support Assistant provides administrative, organizational, and clerical support to ... Analytical and problem-solving abilities * Professionalism and reliability * Ability to work ...

Sidley

Legal Support Assistant

Baltimore, MD

The Legal Support Assistant provides administrative, organizational, and clerical support to ... Analytical and problem-solving abilities * Professionalism and reliability * Ability to work ...

KMRG LLC

Legal Support Specialist

Charleston, WV · On-site

$22 - $27/hr

Legal Support Specialist Location: Charleston, WV Schedule: Full-time, onsite Monday-Friday Salary ... Ability to review, analyze, and reconcile information from multiple sources * Ability to establish ...

McGuireWoods LLP

Legal Support Manager

Washington, DC · Hybrid

... quality legal administrative support to attorneys across multiple offices, practices, and time ... Leverages analytics and performance metrics to inform strategic decisions on staffing models ...

McGuireWoods LLP

Legal Support Manager

Atlanta, GA · Hybrid

... quality legal administrative support to attorneys across multiple offices, practices, and time ... Leverages analytics and performance metrics to inform strategic decisions on staffing models ...

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How much do legal support analyst jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average hourly pay for legal support analyst in the United States is $26.44, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $25.24 and $27.64 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Legal Support Analyst, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Legal Support Analyst, you need strong research, analytical, and organizational skills, typically supported by a degree in law, criminal justice, or a related field. Familiarity with legal research databases (such as Westlaw or LexisNexis), case management software, and proficiency in Microsoft Office are commonly required. Attention to detail, effective communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines are standout soft skills for this role. These abilities ensure accurate legal documentation, efficient workflow, and strong support to attorneys and legal teams.

What is the difference between Legal Support Analyst vs Paralegal?

AspectLegal Support AnalystParalegal
Required CredentialsTypically a bachelor's degree; certifications like NALA or NFPA are a plusAssociate's degree or paralegal certificate; certifications like NALA or NFPA are common
Work EnvironmentLaw firms, corporate legal departments, government agenciesLaw firms, corporate legal departments, government agencies
Job FocusData analysis, legal research support, document reviewDrafting legal documents, case preparation, client communication

Legal Support Analysts and Paralegals often work in similar environments and require comparable certifications. However, Legal Support Analysts focus more on data analysis and research support, while Paralegals handle document drafting and case management. Both roles are essential in legal settings, but their daily tasks and focus areas differ.

What is a Legal Support Analyst?

A Legal Support Analyst is a professional who provides administrative and research assistance to lawyers and legal teams. Their duties often include managing case files, conducting legal research, drafting documents, and helping prepare materials for court proceedings. Legal Support Analysts play a crucial role in ensuring that legal operations run smoothly and efficiently. They must have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a good understanding of legal procedures and terminology.

What are some common challenges Legal Support Analysts face when managing caseloads, and how can they effectively prioritize tasks?

Legal Support Analysts often handle multiple cases simultaneously, each with its own deadlines and documentation requirements. A key challenge is balancing urgent requests from attorneys with ongoing administrative duties, which can lead to competing priorities. Effective analysts use organizational tools—such as case management software, detailed checklists, and shared calendars—to track progress and stay ahead of deadlines. Regular communication with legal teams ensures that priorities are clear and adjustments can be made quickly when new tasks arise.
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Infographic showing various Legal Support Analyst job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 89% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 7% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $55,000 per year, or $26.4 per hour.
Senior Legal Support Analyst

Senior Legal Support Analyst

Fenwick & West LLP

Washington, DC • Hybrid

$76K - $107K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Life, PTO

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

Job Description Summary:

The Senior Legal Support Analyst (LSA) makes consistent contributions to the mentoring, training, and professional development of Legal Support Analysts (LSAs). Under general supervision and according to established policies and procedures, they provide support to firm attorneys and their clients. They observe the firm's established policies and guidelines and maintain positive contact with attorneys (including outside counsel), support staff, clients, and vendors. They always observe and maintain confidentiality of firm matter.
This position can be based in any of our U.S. office locations and offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring one day onsite per week in office, with the possibility of additional required inoffice days depending on business and client needs. The work schedule for this position (nonexempt) will be 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with flexibility and the ability to work overtime as needed.

Job Description:

  • Provide consistent contributions to the mentoring and training of Legal Support Analysts
  • Serve as support on projects taken on by Legal Support Analysts
  • Manage own docket and workload for Information Disclosure Statement filings and/or annuity and maintenance fee payments
  • Communicates with clients and vendors directly with minimal oversight
  • Collaborate with the Legal Support Analyst Supervisor on the professional development of Legal Support Analysts
  • Ensure timely and efficient workflow of docketed and/or attorney requested items.
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of patent rules and regulations.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

  • Comprehensive knowledge of the U.S. Patent Prosecution process as well as U.S. Patent Prosecution docketing knowledge.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the U.S. Patent Prosecution process as well as U.S. Patent Prosecution docketing knowledge.
  • Must have strong knowledge of IP docketing systems and forms generation systems.
  • Proficiency in navigating some or all of the following PTO platforms: Patent Center, EFS, PAIR, EPAS, WIPO, and PTO Financial Supervisor.
  • Familiarity with Foreign Patent Prosecution timelines.
  • Exemplary client service skills, with the ability to interact with various departments, all levels of firm executive personnel, vendors and contractors.
  • Excellent written, verbal and organizational skills.
  • Ability to communicate openly and honestly.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with leadership and within the team.
  • Multitask in a highly demanding, deadline-driven environment.
  • Possess a high level of attention to detail.
  • Ability to proofread typed material for grammatical, typographical and spelling errors.
  • Ability to type standard correspondence, memoranda and similar material in draft or final form from written material or dictation.
  • Maintain and handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
  • Proficiency in MS Office applications.

Reporting to the Legal Support Analyst Supervisor, the ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience and has shown expertise in assigned tasks.

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Benefits and Compensation Details:

At Fenwick, we believe that our partners and employees are our most important asset. Helping you and your families achieve and maintain good health - physical, emotional, and financial - is the reason we offer a comprehensive benefit program. We provide benefits to eligible employees under plans such as Healthcare, Life Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Flexible Spending Accounts, and Wellbeing. Except as otherwise required by law, temporary employees are generally not entitled to these benefits.

The anticipated range for this position is:

$76,000 - $107,500

Depending on the role, the actual base salary offered may depend upon a variety of factors, including without limitation, the qualifications of the individual applicant for the position, years of relevant experience, level of education attained, certifications or other professional licenses held, and if applicable, the location in which the applicant lives and/or from which they will be performing the job.

A discretionary bonus for eligible employees may also be available based on performance. Additional information about employee eligibility for benefits and discretionary bonus will be made available upon request.

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