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Senior Legal Assistant
Executive Assistant / Legal Assistant
Legal Assistant | Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Legal Administrator / Legal Assistant – Class Actions & Commercial
Legal Administrative Assistant
Legal Receptionist & Administrative Assistant
Wills and Estates Legal Secretary/Graduate
Legal Secretary | Construction and Infrastructure | Brisbane
Legal Secretary | Disputes & Insolvency | Melbourne
Legal Secretary, Administration and Reception + Data – ATSILS Caboolture
Legal Secretary, Administration and Reception – ATSILS Hervey Bay
Law Clerk | Wills & Estates
Law Clerk | Brisbane – Expression of Interest
Legal Assistant Job Market Data across Australia
How many Legal Assistant jobs are available in Australia?
There are currently 37 Legal Assistant jobs across Australia listed on Employment Hero. Full-time roles lead at 70% of listings, with contract at 19%. Onsite roles lead the way, with 25 listings requiring onsite presence, 11 hybrid and one remote. Entry-level candidates are best placed with 21 roles, followed by seven mid-level and five senior positions. Top employers currently hiring include Knowmore Legal Service Ltd (6), ATSILS (Qld) Limited (5) and McInnes Wilson Lawyers Pty Ltd (4).
How much does a legal assistant earn in Australia?
The median salary for a Legal Assistant in Australia is $69,932 per year, with the middle 50% of roles falling between $59,968 and $81,794. Top earners take home over $92,221. SA pays the most, with a median salary 9% above the national average.
Median salary by seniority
Median salary by state
| State | Median salary | vs national |
|---|---|---|
| SA | $76,402 | +9% |
| NSW | $74,042 | +6% |
| QLD | $73,549 | +5% |
| WA | $69,938 | +0% |
| VIC | $67,706 | −3% |
| TAS | $64,486 | −8% |
| National | $69,932 | — |
Salary data is current as at September 2026 and provided as general information only, based on Employment Hero jobs data. While believed accurate, it has not been independently verified and Employment Hero does not accept responsibility for any inaccuracy. This information should not be relied on as financial or career advice — seek independent advice before making employment or salary decisions.
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