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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Marsha Bastian

Legal Assistant I/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$50,075

Sub-department: 17Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $50,075
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,075
Hire date: 2019-07-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5131
Position Number: 008517

Marsha Bastian holds the role of Legal Assistant I at Justice Administrative Commission within 17Th Judicial Circuit. Hired in 2019, they have about 7 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,075.

Kathleen Logan

Legal Assistant I/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$50,000

Sub-department: 17Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $50,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,000
Hire date: 2026-03-04
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5131
Position Number: 003309

Kathleen Logan holds the role of Legal Assistant I at Justice Administrative Commission within 17Th Judicial Circuit. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,000.

Glenda Mcgee

Legal Assistant I/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$50,000

Sub-department: 8Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $50,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,000
Hire date: 2026-03-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6151
Position Number: 007968

At Justice Administrative Commission, Glenda Mcgee serves as a Legal Assistant I within 8Th Judicial Circuit. Hired in 2026, they have under a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,000.

Anaiza Moreira

Legal Assistant I/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$49,924

Sub-department: 17Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $49,924
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,924
Hire date: 2019-02-01
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5131
Position Number: 007982

Anaiza Moreira works as a Legal Assistant I for Justice Administrative Commission within 17Th Judicial Circuit. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 7 years as a salaried employee. Anaiza earned $49,924 in 2026.

Ariel Carroll

Legal Assistant I/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$49,656

Sub-department: 12Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $49,656
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,656
Hire date: 2021-09-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5131
Position Number: 010529

Ariel Carroll holds the role of Legal Assistant I at Justice Administrative Commission within 12Th Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2021 (about 5 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,656.

Wendy Fleming

Legal Assistant I/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$49,585

Sub-department: 2Nd Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $49,585
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,585
Hire date: 2005-02-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Renee

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5131
Position Number: 011210

At Justice Administrative Commission, Wendy Fleming serves as a Legal Assistant I within 2Nd Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2005 (about 21 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,585.

Tracy Crudup

Legal Assistant I/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$49,573

Sub-department: 17Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $49,573
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,573
Hire date: 2006-07-01
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5131
Position Number: 009361

Tracy Crudup is a Legal Assistant I at Justice Administrative Commission within 17Th Judicial Circuit. Hired in 2006, they have about 20 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $49,573.

Susan Mcdonald

Legal Assistant I/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$49,327

Sub-department: 3Rd Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $49,327
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,327
Hire date: 1997-11-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5131
Position Number: 010010

Susan Mcdonald holds the role of Legal Assistant I at Justice Administrative Commission within 3Rd Judicial Circuit. They have served since 1997 (about 29 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,327.

Vita Tyson Brown

Legal Assistant I/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$49,245

Sub-department: 17Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $49,245
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,245
Hire date: 2022-06-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5131
Position Number: 010371

Vita Tyson Brown holds the role of Legal Assistant I at Justice Administrative Commission within 17Th Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,245.

Mikayla Bell

Legal Assistant I/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$49,229

Sub-department: 2Nd Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $49,229
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,229
Hire date: 2021-11-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 5131
Position Number: 009651

At Justice Administrative Commission, Mikayla Bell serves as a Legal Assistant I within 2Nd Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2021 (about 5 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,229.

Jennifer St Amand

Legal Assistant I/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$49,155

Sub-department: 15Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $49,155
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,155
Hire date: 2015-12-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6151
Position Number: 006245

Jennifer St Amand holds the role of Legal Assistant I at Justice Administrative Commission within 15Th Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2015 (about 11 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,155.

Valerie Tocco

Legal Assistant I/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$49,100

Sub-department: 20Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $49,100
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,100
Hire date: 2009-03-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6151
Position Number: 011651

At Justice Administrative Commission, Valerie Tocco serves as a Legal Assistant I within 20Th Judicial Circuit. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 17 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,100.

Ashley Arnold

Legal Assistant I/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$48,922

Sub-department: 12Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $48,922
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,922
Hire date: 2012-03-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6151
Position Number: 004755

Ashley Arnold works as a Legal Assistant I for Justice Administrative Commission within 12Th Judicial Circuit. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 14 years as a salaried employee. Ashley earned $48,922 in 2026.

Leslie O'Hare

Legal Assistant I/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$48,919

Sub-department: 15Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $48,919
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,919
Hire date: 2015-05-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6151
Position Number: 006257

At Justice Administrative Commission, Leslie O'Hare serves as a Legal Assistant I within 15Th Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2015 (about 11 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,919.

Brandy Altman

Legal Assistant I/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$48,849

Sub-department: 12Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $48,849
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,849
Hire date: 2005-03-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6151
Position Number: 006956

Brandy Altman holds the role of Legal Assistant I at Justice Administrative Commission within 12Th Judicial Circuit. Hired in 2005, they have about 21 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,849.

Kimberly Moreno

Legal Assistant I/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$48,760

Sub-department: 1St Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $48,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,760
Hire date: 2011-05-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6151
Position Number: 000198

Kimberly Moreno works as a Legal Assistant I for Justice Administrative Commission within 1St Judicial Circuit. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 15 years as a salaried employee. Kimberly earned $48,760 in 2026.

Crystal Mosley

Legal Assistant I/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$48,719

Sub-department: Regional Conflict Counsel - Second
Base pay: $48,719
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,719
Hire date: 2018-10-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 9131
Position Number: 014841

Crystal Mosley holds the role of Legal Assistant I at Justice Administrative Commission within Regional Conflict Counsel - Second. They have served since 2018 (about 8 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,719.

Anne Auguste

Legal Assistant I/Justice Administrative Commission

2026 total comp

$48,683

Sub-department: 12Th Judicial Circuit
Base pay: $48,683
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,683
Hire date: 2005-01-31
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 6151
Position Number: 005060

Anne Auguste holds the role of Legal Assistant I at Justice Administrative Commission within 12Th Judicial Circuit. They have served since 2005 (about 21 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,683.