How much does a Legal Assistant make

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Legal Assistant salary

35 400 kr

Court and legal secretaries etc.

What will be the salary after tax?

31 000 - 42 000 kr / month

Women earn 90% of what men do.

Administration, ekonomi

Salary progression Legal Assistant

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Average salary 35 400 kr
Males 38 800 kr
Females 34 900 kr
Profession Legal Assistant and its salary
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Job Duties as a Legal Assistant

As a legal assistant, you typically work closely with lawyers and attorneys. Job duties can vary and often include providing administrative support, handling legal documents, preparing for negotiations, scheduling meetings, and compiling and analyzing legal information. It is a profession that requires precision, good organizational skills, and the ability to handle confidential information.

Salary for Legal Assistants

The average salary for a legal assistant in Sweden is 35 400 kronor per month. However, there is a gender pay gap where men earn an average of 38 800 kronor while women earn 34 900 kronor. This means that women earn approximately 90% of what men do in the same profession. It is also worth noting that the average salary for legal assistants has slightly decreased from 34 200 kronor to 35 400 kronor since the last measurement.

Education and Qualifications

To become a legal assistant, a high school education with a focus on administration or economics is usually required. Many employers also prefer candidates to have post-secondary education in law or paralegal studies. It is also advantageous to have experience in administrative work and good knowledge of English, as much of the legal literature and communication may be in English.

Job Outlook

According to the Swedish Public Employment Service's forecasts, it is difficult to assess the job opportunities for legal assistants due to limited data. The profession is part of a larger occupational group with many different types of administrative roles in the legal field. Generally, there is a demand for qualified administrators in law, especially in larger cities and within larger legal firms.

Considerations for Becoming a Legal Assistant

Working as a legal assistant requires precision and the ability to handle stressful situations. You should be skilled in organizing and prioritizing tasks. Since you will be handling sensitive information, it is also important that you are trustworthy and can keep information confidential. Good computer skills and experience with legal databases can also be a significant advantage.

Benefits in the Profession

Benefits may vary depending on the employer, but it is not uncommon for legal assistants to have access to paid further education and courses that can help them develop in their profession. Other possible benefits include a company mobile phone, flexible working hours, and wellness subsidies.

Who has the highest salary?
The highest salary for a Legal Assistant is 42000 kr. This salary belongs to a man working in the Multiple sectors with a post-secondary education, 3 years or more. The highest salary for a woman in this profession is 37700 kr.
Who has the lowest salary?
The lowest salary for a Legal Assistant is 31000 kr. This salary belongs to a man working in the Public sector. The lowest salary for a woman in this profession is 31200 kr.
Salary distributed by age and sector
Age Women's salary as a percentage of men's Base salary Monthly salary
25-34 34100 kr 34200 kr
35-44 35600 kr 35700 kr
45-54 37000 kr 37200 kr
55-64 33100 kr 34900 kr
Snitt 90% 34900 kr 35400 kr
* Empty columns indicate that the statistical data was insufficient to allow for a statistically significant conclusion.
Salary per sector
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All information displayed on this page is based on data from the Swedish Central Bureau of Statistics (SCB), the Swedish Tax Agency and the Swedish employment agency. Learn more about our data and data sources here.

All figures are gross salaries, meaning salaries before tax. The average salary, or mean salary, is calculated by adding up the total salary for all individuals within the profession and dividing it by the number of individuals. For specific job categories, we have also considered various criteria such as experience and education.

Profession Legal Assistant has the SSYK code 3342, which we use to match against the SCB database to obtain the latest salary statistics.

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Taxes
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Fees
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