Corporate legal assistant demographics and statistics in the US
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Corporate legal assistant gender statistics
80.0% of corporate legal assistants are women and 20.0% of corporate legal assistants are men.
- Female, 80.0%
- Male, 20.0%
Corporate legal assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 80.0% |
| Male | 20.0% |
Corporate legal assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$66,678
Female income
$64,541
Corporate legal assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in corporate legal assistant positions over time. Currently, 80.0% of corporate legal assistants are female.
Corporate legal assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 18.37% | 81.63% |
| 2011 | 17.53% | 82.47% |
| 2012 | 17.89% | 82.11% |
| 2013 | 18.25% | 81.75% |
| 2014 | 16.80% | 83.20% |
| 2015 | 19.75% | 80.25% |
| 2016 | 18.02% | 81.98% |
| 2017 | 20.28% | 79.72% |
| 2018 | 19.80% | 80.20% |
| 2019 | 17.40% | 82.60% |
| 2020 | 18.57% | 81.43% |
| 2021 | 19.97% | 80.03% |
Corporate legal assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared corporate legal 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 Legal Assistant | 20% | 80% |
| Court Monitor | 66% | 34% |
| Advisory Title Officer | 77% | 23% |
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Corporate legal assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among corporate legal assistants is White, which makes up 59.7% of all corporate legal assistants. Comparatively, 20.0% of corporate legal assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 9.4% of corporate legal assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 59.7%
- Hispanic or Latino, 20.0%
- Black or African American, 9.4%
- Asian, 5.8%
- Unknown, 4.8%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.3%
Corporate legal assistant race
| Corporate legal assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 59.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20.0% |
| Black or African American | 9.4% |
| Asian | 5.8% |
| Unknown | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.3% |
Corporate legal assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how corporate legal assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Corporate legal assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 66.37% | 10.51% | 4.79% | 15.93% |
| 2011 | 67.31% | 10.13% | 4.74% | 15.48% |
| 2012 | 64.53% | 10.10% | 5.22% | 17.54% |
| 2013 | 66.25% | 10.18% | 4.45% | 16.29% |
| 2014 | 66.08% | 9.00% | 4.70% | 17.66% |
| 2015 | 65.38% | 9.28% | 4.85% | 17.38% |
| 2016 | 63.71% | 10.41% | 4.96% | 18.09% |
| 2017 | 63.75% | 10.02% | 4.38% | 19.11% |
| 2018 | 63.77% | 9.98% | 4.80% | 18.38% |
| 2019 | 65.13% | 9.06% | 5.37% | 18.10% |
| 2020 | 60.89% | 9.69% | 4.92% | 19.62% |
| 2021 | 59.66% | 9.36% | 5.78% | 19.96% |
Corporate legal assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian corporate legal assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown corporate legal assistants have the lowest average salary at $63,713.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $63,713 |
| White | $65,383 |
| Black or African American | $69,395 |
| Asian | $69,475 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $65,624 |
Average corporate legal assistant age
See how the average age of corporate legal assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Corporate legal 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 legal assistant age breakdown
The average age of corporate legal assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the corporate legal assistant population.
Corporate legal assistant age breakdown
| Corporate Legal Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Corporate legal assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for corporate legal assistants is bachelor's degree, with 60% of corporate legal assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are associate degree degree at 20% and associate degree degree at 9%.
- Bachelor's, 60%
- Associate, 20%
- Master's, 9%
- Doctorate, 6%
- Other Degrees, 5%
Corporate legal assistants by degree level
| Corporate legal assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 60% |
| Associate | 20% |
| Master's | 9% |
| Doctorate | 6% |
| Other Degrees | 5% |
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Corporate legal assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, corporate legal assistants with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $75,349 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, corporate legal assistants earn a median annual income of $71,827 compared to $71,196 for corporate legal assistants with an Master's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $71,196 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $63,123 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $71,827 |
| Doctorate Degree | $75,349 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $64,976 |
Corporate legal assistant employment statistics
Most corporate legal assistants work for a private in the professional industry.
Company size where corporate legal assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where corporate legal assistants work.
Corporate legal assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 6% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 13% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 20% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 13% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 18% |
Corporate legal assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the corporate legal assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most corporate legal assistants prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Corporate legal assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 1% |
| Public | 20% |
| Private | 78% |
| Government | 1% |
Corporate legal assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for corporate legal assistants are professional, manufacturing and finance.
Corporate legal assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Professional | 42% |
| Fortune 500 | 10% |
| Manufacturing | 8% |
| Finance | 7% |
| Hospitality | 4% |
| Technology | 4% |
| Health Care | 3% |
| Retail | 3% |
| Media | 2% |
| Automotive | 2% |
| Utilities | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Insurance | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Internet | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Government | 1% |
| Telecommunication | 1% |
| Start-up | 1% |
| Education | 1% |
Corporate legal assistant turnover and employment statistics
Corporate legal assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for corporate legal assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Corporate legal assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Corporate legal 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 legal assistant tenure
The average corporate legal assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 801 corporate legal assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Corporate legal assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 40% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 13% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 8% |
Corporate legal assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of corporate legal 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 Recording Monitor | 4.96% | 5,628 |
| Abstracter | 7.68% | 417 |
| Corporate Legal Assistant | 9.16% | - |
| Legislative Assistant | 12.79% | 188 |
Similar corporate legal assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Court Recording Monitor | 4.96% | 5,628 |
| Abstracter | 7.68% | 417 |
| Legislative Assistant | 12.79% | 188 |
Foreign languages spoken by corporate legal assistants
The most common foreign language among corporate legal assistants is Spanish at 39.4%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.9% and Mandarin is the third-most popular at 7.0%.
- Spanish, 39.4%
- French, 16.9%
- Mandarin, 7.0%
- Portuguese, 5.6%
- Chinese, 4.2%
- Other, 26.9%
Corporate legal assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 39.4% |
| French | 16.9% |
| Mandarin | 7.0% |
| Portuguese | 5.6% |
| Chinese | 4.2% |
| Other | 26.9% |
