Legal research assistant demographics and statistics in the US
On this page
Legal research assistant demographics by:
Legal research assistant gender statistics
55.2% of legal research assistants are women and 44.8% of legal research assistants are men.
- Female, 55.2%
- Male, 44.8%
Legal research assistant gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 55.2% |
| Male | 44.8% |
Legal research assistant gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$53,945
Female income
$52,392
Legal research assistant gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in legal research assistant positions over time. Currently, 55.2% of legal research assistants are female.
Legal research assistant gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 42.25% | 57.75% |
| 2011 | 40.86% | 59.14% |
| 2012 | 41.46% | 58.54% |
| 2013 | 42.05% | 57.95% |
| 2014 | 39.63% | 60.37% |
| 2015 | 44.46% | 55.54% |
| 2016 | 41.68% | 58.32% |
| 2017 | 45.26% | 54.74% |
| 2018 | 44.52% | 55.48% |
| 2019 | 40.65% | 59.35% |
| 2020 | 42.58% | 57.42% |
| 2021 | 44.79% | 55.21% |
Legal research assistant related jobs gender ratio
We compared legal research 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% |
| Legal Research Assistant | 45% | 55% |
| Court Monitor | 66% | 34% |
| Advisory Title Officer | 77% | 23% |
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%
Legal research assistant demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among legal research assistants is White, which makes up 61.6% of all legal research assistants. Comparatively, 17.7% of legal research assistants are Hispanic or Latino and 9.5% of legal research assistants are Black or African American.
- White, 61.6%
- Hispanic or Latino, 17.7%
- Black or African American, 9.5%
- Asian, 5.8%
- Unknown, 4.9%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.5%
Legal research assistant race
| Legal research assistant race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 17.7% |
| Black or African American | 9.5% |
| Asian | 5.8% |
| Unknown | 4.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.5% |
Legal research assistant race and ethnicity over time
See how legal research assistant racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Legal research assistant race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 68.31% | 10.70% | 4.86% | 13.72% |
| 2011 | 69.25% | 10.31% | 4.81% | 13.27% |
| 2012 | 66.47% | 10.28% | 5.29% | 15.33% |
| 2013 | 68.19% | 10.36% | 4.52% | 14.08% |
| 2014 | 68.02% | 9.18% | 4.77% | 15.45% |
| 2015 | 67.32% | 9.47% | 4.92% | 15.17% |
| 2016 | 65.65% | 10.60% | 5.02% | 15.88% |
| 2017 | 65.69% | 10.21% | 4.45% | 16.90% |
| 2018 | 65.71% | 10.16% | 4.86% | 16.17% |
| 2019 | 67.07% | 9.24% | 5.44% | 15.89% |
| 2020 | 62.83% | 9.87% | 4.99% | 17.41% |
| 2021 | 61.60% | 9.54% | 5.84% | 17.75% |
Legal research assistant wage gap by race
According to our data, asian legal research assistants have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Unknown legal research assistants have the lowest average salary at $51,790.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $51,790 |
| White | $53,005 |
| Black or African American | $55,912 |
| Asian | $55,969 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $53,180 |
Average legal research assistant age
See how the average age of legal research assistants varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female
Legal research 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 |
Legal research assistant age breakdown
The average age of legal research assistants is 40+ years years old, representing 65% of the legal research assistant population.
Legal research assistant age breakdown
| Legal Research Assistant Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 65% |
| 30-40 years | 23% |
| 20-30 years | 12% |
Legal research assistant educational attainment
The most common degree for legal research assistants is bachelor's degree, with 68% of legal research assistants earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are doctoral degree degree at 17% and doctoral degree degree at 8%.
- Bachelor's, 68%
- Doctorate, 17%
- Master's, 8%
- Associate, 5%
- Other Degrees, 2%
Legal research assistants by degree level
| Legal research assistant degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 68% |
| Doctorate | 17% |
| Master's | 8% |
| Associate | 5% |
| Other Degrees | 2% |
Legal research assistant jobs you might like
Legal research assistant wage gap by degree level
According to the data, legal research assistants with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $60,194 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, legal research assistants earn a median annual income of $57,665 compared to $57,211 for legal research assistants with an Master's degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $57,211 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $51,359 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,665 |
| Doctorate Degree | $60,194 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $52,709 |
Legal research assistant employment statistics
Most legal research assistants work for a education in the education industry.
Company size where legal research assistants work
Below, you can see the size of companies where legal research assistants work.
Legal research assistant jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 7% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 20% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 32% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 10% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 22% |
| > 10,000 employees | 7% |
Legal research assistant jobs by company type
Employees with the legal research assistant job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most legal research assistants prefer to work at education companies over private companies.
Legal research assistant jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 45% |
| Public | 7% |
| Private | 37% |
| Government | 12% |
Legal research assistant jobs by industry
The most common industries for legal research assistants are education, professional and government.
Legal research assistant industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 35% |
| Professional | 22% |
| Government | 8% |
| Non Profits | 6% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Media | 5% |
| Fortune 500 | 4% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Manufacturing | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Hospitality | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Pharmaceutical | 1% |
| Energy | 1% |
| Utilities | 1% |
| Construction | 1% |
| Technology | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
Legal research assistant turnover and employment statistics
Legal research assistant unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for legal research assistants between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Legal research assistant unemployment rate by year
| Year | Legal research 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 legal research assistant tenure
The average legal research assistant stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 1,444 legal research assistants resumes in Zippia's database.
Legal research assistant tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 47% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 7% |
| 5-7 years | 7% |
| 8-10 years | 3% |
| 11+ years | 3% |
Legal research assistant LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of legal research 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Print Shop Stenographer | 4.96% | 11,235 |
| Lien Searcher | 7.68% | 220 |
| Legal Research Assistant | 9.16% | - |
| Law Examiner | 12.79% | 2,944 |
Similar legal research assistant jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Print Shop Stenographer | 4.96% | 11,235 |
| Lien Searcher | 7.68% | 220 |
| Law Examiner | 12.79% | 2,944 |
Foreign languages spoken by legal research assistants
The most common foreign language among legal research assistants is Spanish at 47.5%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is French at 16.7% and Portuguese is the third-most popular at 6.8%.
- Spanish, 47.5%
- French, 16.7%
- Portuguese, 6.8%
- Italian, 4.3%
- German, 3.7%
- Other, 21.0%
Legal research assistant languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 47.5% |
| French | 16.7% |
| Portuguese | 6.8% |
| Italian | 4.3% |
| German | 3.7% |
| Other | 21.0% |
