Florida / Justice Administrative Commission / Legal Assistant I

Job-title file

Legal Assistant I

Provide legal advice, draft and review documents, and represent the agency in legal matters.

656 employees hold this title in Justice Administrative Commission. Median total compensation for the role is $40,015, below the department median of $69,168.

Employees: 656
Total payroll: $27M
Role median: $40,015
Agency median: $69,168
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$25,708$58,402+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 656 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Legal Assistant I pay vs. Florida

Across all employers in Florida, the median wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants — about 40,950 people — is $61,000. Justice Administrative Commission pays a median base salary of $44,215 for this role, 28% below that figure — about the 19th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Justice Administrative Commission sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$38,830

$48,230

$61,000

$75,780

$83,410

Justice Administrative Commission median · $44,215

The bar is the range of annual wages for Paralegals and Legal Assistants across every employer in Florida, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Justice Administrative Commission’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

And across the country

Nationwide, the median wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants — about 392,880 people — is $62,890. Justice Administrative Commission’s median base salary is 30% below that national figure, below the 10th percentile of pay for the occupation nationally.

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$44,740

$50,340

$62,890

$80,080

$101,500

Justice Administrative Commission median · $44,215

Local and national wages differ for reasons beyond how well a job pays — cost of living, the mix of employers, and local demand for the occupation all move the Florida range relative to the national one.

Computed over the 1,536 of 1,540 people in this role paid at least $25,000in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Justice Administrative Commission is $44,183, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare jurisdictions

Legal Assistant beyond Florida

This role is reported in 19 jurisdictions. In Florida, the median of $44,389 ranks #15 of 19. See Legal Assistant across all of Florida →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City and County of San Francisco

$165,860 · 132

$128,283 · 63

$125,902 · 18

$87,537 · 7

$81,494 · 16

$67,448 · 569

$66,924 · 61

City of Phoenix, Arizona

$65,621 · 35

Median total compensation for comparable Legal Assistantroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Alicia Turner

Legal Assistant I/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$48,561

Sub-department: 7Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $48,561
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,561
Hire date: 2016-08-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5131
Position Number: 007293

Alicia Turner holds the role of Legal Assistant I at Justice Administrative Commission within 7Th Judicial Circuit. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 10 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,561.

Victoria Cason

Legal Assistant I/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$48,534

Sub-department: 1St Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $48,534
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,534
Hire date: 2018-05-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5131
Position Number: 008997

At Justice Administrative Commission, Victoria Cason serves as a Legal Assistant I within 1St Judicial Circuit. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 8 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,534.

Melissa Furst

Legal Assistant I/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$48,430

Sub-department: 20Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $48,430
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,430
Hire date: 2004-04-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6151
Position Number: 015151

At Justice Administrative Commission, Melissa Furst serves as a Legal Assistant I within 20Th Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2004 (about 22 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,430.

Brittany Piskor

Legal Assistant I/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$48,283

Sub-department: 19Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $48,283
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,283
Hire date: 2016-04-04
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6151
Position Number: 003243

At Justice Administrative Commission, Brittany Piskor serves as a Legal Assistant I within 19Th Judicial Circuit. Hired in 2016, they have about 10 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,283.

Mikaela Masa

Legal Assistant I/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$48,204

Sub-department: 15Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $48,204
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,204
Hire date: 2022-03-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6151
Position Number: 010843

Mikaela Masa holds the role of Legal Assistant I at Justice Administrative Commission within 15Th Judicial Circuit. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,204.

Kelsey Olson

Legal Assistant I/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$48,123

Sub-department: 1St Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $48,123
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,123
Hire date: 2017-12-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5131
Position Number: 016295

At Justice Administrative Commission, Kelsey Olson serves as a Legal Assistant I within 1St Judicial Circuit. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 9 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,123.

Brittany Jones

Legal Assistant I/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$48,094

Sub-department: 7Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $48,094
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,094
Hire date: 2020-02-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5131
Position Number: 000958

Brittany Jones holds the role of Legal Assistant I at Justice Administrative Commission within 7Th Judicial Circuit. Hired in 2020, they have about 6 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,094.

Kiandra Smith

Legal Assistant I/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$48,046

Sub-department: 15Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $48,046
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,046
Hire date: 2018-05-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6151
Position Number: 006249

Kiandra Smith is a Legal Assistant I at Justice Administrative Commission within 15Th Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2018 (about 8 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $48,046.

Suramy Charlestant

Legal Assistant I/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$47,907

Sub-department: 11Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $47,907
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,907
Hire date: 2020-01-21
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5131
Position Number: 013228

Suramy Charlestant is a Legal Assistant I at Justice Administrative Commission within 11Th Judicial Circuit. Hired in 2020, they have about 6 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $47,907.

Iyonna Jacques

Legal Assistant I/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$47,800

Sub-department: 7Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $47,800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,800
Hire date: 2021-04-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5131
Position Number: 008694

At Justice Administrative Commission, Iyonna Jacques serves as a Legal Assistant I within 7Th Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2021 (about 5 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,800.

Mary Latin

Legal Assistant I/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$47,725

Sub-department: 12Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $47,725
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,725
Hire date: 2016-07-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6151
Position Number: 010880

Mary Latin holds the role of Legal Assistant I at Justice Administrative Commission within 12Th Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2016 (about 10 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,725.

Sarah Blanchard

Legal Assistant I/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$47,656

Sub-department: 1St Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $47,656
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,656
Hire date: 2005-08-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5131
Position Number: 007245

Sarah Blanchard is a Legal Assistant I at Justice Administrative Commission within 1St Judicial Circuit. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 21 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $47,656.

Tamara Meyer

Legal Assistant I/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$47,605

Sub-department: 15Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $47,605
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,605
Hire date: 2017-06-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6151
Position Number: 000295

Tamara Meyer is a Legal Assistant I at Justice Administrative Commission within 15Th Judicial Circuit. Hired in 2017, they have about 9 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $47,605.

Varezzani Lunsford

Legal Assistant I/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$47,600

Sub-department: 17Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $47,600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,600
Hire date: 2021-09-27
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5131
Position Number: 013388

Varezzani Lunsford holds the role of Legal Assistant I at Justice Administrative Commission within 17Th Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2021 (about 5 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,600.

Elena Harvey

Legal Assistant I/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$47,516

Sub-department: 8Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $47,516
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,516
Hire date: 2012-08-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5131
Position Number: 012657

Elena Harvey is a Legal Assistant I at Justice Administrative Commission within 8Th Judicial Circuit. Hired in 2012, they have about 14 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $47,516.

Chernelle Eliard

Legal Assistant I/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$47,393

Sub-department: 17Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $47,393
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,393
Hire date: 2021-10-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5131
Position Number: 002186

Chernelle Eliard holds the role of Legal Assistant I at Justice Administrative Commission within 17Th Judicial Circuit. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,393.

Rafael Betance

Legal Assistant I/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$47,350

Sub-department: Regional Conflict Counsel - Third
Base pay: $47,350
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,350
Hire date: 2021-09-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9131
Position Number: 016156

Rafael Betance holds the role of Legal Assistant I at Justice Administrative Commission within Regional Conflict Counsel - Third. They have served since 2021 (about 5 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,350.

Cynthia Pedreros

Legal Assistant I/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$47,350

Sub-department: Regional Conflict Counsel - Third
Base pay: $47,350
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,350
Hire date: 2024-01-03
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9131
Position Number: 016157

Cynthia Pedreros holds the role of Legal Assistant I at Justice Administrative Commission within Regional Conflict Counsel - Third. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,350.

Carrie Lynn

Legal Assistant I/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$47,291

Sub-department: 1St Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $47,291
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,291
Hire date: 2019-03-13
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5131
Position Number: 003431

Carrie Lynn is a Legal Assistant I at Justice Administrative Commission within 1St Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2019 (about 7 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $47,291.

Sarah Wilson

Legal Assistant I/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$47,235

Sub-department: 1St Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $47,235
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,235
Hire date: 2020-04-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5131
Position Number: 003472

Sarah Wilson works as a Legal Assistant I for Justice Administrative Commission within 1St Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2020 (about 6 years) as a salaried employee. Sarah earned $47,235 in 2026.

Lori Reavis

Legal Assistant I/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$47,181

Sub-department: Public Defender Appellate
Base pay: $47,181
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,181
Hire date: 2020-01-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5131
Position Number: 079235

Lori Reavis holds the role of Legal Assistant I at Justice Administrative Commission within Public Defender Appellate. They have served since 2020 (about 6 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,181.

Sammygay Jackson-Tyler

Legal Assistant I/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$47,170

Sub-department: 17Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $47,170
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,170
Hire date: 2021-12-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Kenesha

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5131
Position Number: 010978

Sammygay Jackson-Tyler works as a Legal Assistant I for Justice Administrative Commission within 17Th Judicial Circuit. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years as a salaried employee. Sammygay earned $47,170 in 2026.

Deana Frisbie Kuykendall

Legal Assistant I/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$47,160

Sub-department: 17Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $47,160
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,160
Hire date: 2022-12-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5131
Position Number: 002189

Deana Frisbie Kuykendall works as a Legal Assistant I for Justice Administrative Commission within 17Th Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years) as a salaried employee. Deana earned $47,160 in 2026.

Erika Arevalo

Legal Assistant I/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$47,050

Sub-department: 15Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $47,050
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,050
Hire date: 2021-03-08
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6151
Position Number: 008798

At Justice Administrative Commission, Erika Arevalo serves as a Legal Assistant I within 15Th Judicial Circuit. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,050.

Jill Hutcheson

Legal Assistant I/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$47,000

Sub-department: 8Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $47,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,000
Hire date: 2025-07-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Y

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5131
Position Number: 000946

At Justice Administrative Commission, Jill Hutcheson serves as a Legal Assistant I within 8Th Judicial Circuit. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,000.