Corporate law assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Corporate law assistant gender statistics
61.7% of corporate law assistants are women and 38.3% of corporate law assistants are men.
- Female, 61.7%
- Male, 38.3%
Corporate law assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 61.7% |
| Male | 38.3% |
Corporate law assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$55,533
Female income
$53,936
Corporate law assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in corporate law assistant positions over time. Currently, 61.7% of corporate law assistants are female.
Corporate law assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 35.90% | 64.10% |
| 2011 | 34.60% | 65.40% |
| 2012 | 35.16% | 64.84% |
| 2013 | 35.71% | 64.29% |
| 2014 | 33.45% | 66.55% |
| 2015 | 38.00% | 62.00% |
| 2016 | 35.37% | 64.63% |
| 2017 | 38.77% | 61.23% |
| 2018 | 38.06% | 61.94% |
| 2019 | 34.40% | 65.60% |
| 2020 | 36.22% | 63.78% |
| 2021 | 38.31% | 61.69% |
Corporate law assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared corporate law assistants with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, advisory title officer and court monitor have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Freelance Court Stenographer | 6% | 94% |
| Paralegal Secretary | 6% | 94% |
| Legal Transcriptionist | 6% | 94% |
| Corporate Law Assistant | 38% | 62% |
| Court Monitor | 66% | 34% |
| Advisory Title Officer | 77% | 23% |
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Corporate law assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among corporate law assistants is White, which makes up 59.9% of all corporate law assistants. Comparatively, 20.6% of corporate law assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 8.7% of corporate law assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 59.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.6%
- Black or African American, 8.7%
- Asian, 5.6%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.4%
Corporate law assistant race
| Corporate law assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.6% |
| Black or African American | 8.7% |
| Asian | 5.6% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.4% |
Corporate law assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how corporate law assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Corporate law assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.59% | 9.89% | 4.57% | 16.62% |
| 2011 | 67.53% | 9.51% | 4.52% | 16.17% |
| 2012 | 64.75% | 9.48% | 5.00% | 18.23% |
| 2013 | 66.46% | 9.56% | 4.23% | 16.99% |
| 2014 | 66.29% | 8.38% | 4.48% | 18.35% |
| 2015 | 65.60% | 8.66% | 4.63% | 18.07% |
| 2016 | 63.92% | 9.79% | 4.74% | 18.78% |
| 2017 | 63.97% | 9.40% | 4.16% | 19.81% |
| 2018 | 63.99% | 9.36% | 4.58% | 19.07% |
| 2019 | 65.34% | 8.44% | 5.15% | 18.79% |
| 2020 | 61.11% | 9.07% | 4.70% | 20.31% |
| 2021 | 59.88% | 8.74% | 5.56% | 20.65% |
Corporate law assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian corporate law assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown corporate law assistants have the lowest average salary at $53,315.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $53,315 |
| White | $54,565 |
| Black or African American | $57,556 |
| Asian | $57,616 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $54,746 |
Average corporate law assistant age
See how the average age of corporate law assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Corporate law assistant age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 33 | 50 |
| Unknown | 38.5 | 45 |
| Asian | 39 | 38 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 32 | 41 |
| White | 39 | 50 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47.5 |
Corporate law assistant age breakdown
The average age of corporate law assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the corporate law assistant population.
Corporate law assistant age breakdown
| Corporate Law Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Corporate law assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for corporate law assistants is bachelor's degree, with 61% of corporate law assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 11% and associate degree degree at 10%.
- Bachelor's, 61%
- Associate, 11%
- Doctorate, 10%
- High School Diploma, 7%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Corporate law assistants by degree level
| Corporate law assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 61% |
| Associate | 11% |
| Doctorate | 10% |
| High School Diploma | 7% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Corporate law assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, corporate law assistants with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $61,961 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, corporate law assistants earn a median annual income of $59,360 compared to $58,893 for corporate law assistants with an Master's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $58,893 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $52,872 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $59,360 |
| Doctorate Degree | $61,961 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $54,261 |
Corporate law assistant employment statistics
Most corporate law assistants work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where corporate law assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where corporate law assistants work.
Corporate law assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 9% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 24% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 24% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 12% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 17% |
| > 10,000 employees | 14% |
Corporate law assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the corporate law assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most corporate law assistants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Corporate law assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 2% |
| Public | 11% |
| Private | 80% |
| Government | 7% |
Corporate law assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for corporate law assistants are professional, manufacturing and technology.
Corporate law assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 34% |
| Fortune 500 | 8% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Technology | 7% |
| Retail | 5% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Government | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Insurance | 5% |
| Non Profits | 3% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
| Internet | 2% |
Corporate law assistant turnover and employment statistics
Corporate law assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for corporate law assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Corporate law assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Corporate law assistant unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.83% |
| 2011 | 6.37% |
| 2012 | 6.43% |
| 2013 | 5.62% |
| 2014 | 4.30% |
| 2015 | 3.48% |
| 2016 | 3.07% |
| 2017 | 2.56% |
| 2018 | 2.62% |
| 2019 | 2.49% |
| 2020 | 3.92% |
| 2021 | 4.04% |
Average corporate law assistant tenure
The average corporate law assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 505 corporate law assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Corporate law assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 38% |
| 1-2 years | 30% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 9% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 6% |
Corporate law assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of corporate law assistants that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Court Stenographer | 4.96% | 751 |
| Title Agent | 7.68% | 25,885 |
| Corporate Law Assistant | 9.16% | - |
| Juror | 12.79% | 120 |
Similar corporate law assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Court Stenographer | 4.96% | 751 |
| Title Agent | 7.68% | 25,885 |
| Juror | 12.79% | 120 |
Foreign languages spoken by corporate law assistants
The most common foreign language among corporate law assistants is Spanish at 40.7%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Portuguese at 10.2% and French is the third-most popular at 10.2%.
- Spanish, 40.7%
- Portuguese, 10.2%
- French, 10.2%
- Russian, 6.8%
- Italian, 5.1%
- Other, 27.0%
Corporate law assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 40.7% |
| Portuguese | 10.2% |
| French | 10.2% |
| Russian | 6.8% |
| Italian | 5.1% |
| Other | 27.0% |
