Salary Breakdown
Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Average
$48,470
ANNUAL
$23.31
HOURLY
Entry Level
$30,320
ANNUAL
$14.58
HOURLY
Mid Level
$46,910
ANNUAL
$22.56
HOURLY
Expert Level
$67,270
ANNUAL
$32.34
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Paralegals and Legal Assistants
5,520
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Supporting Programs
Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Top Expected Tasks
Paralegals and Legal Assistants
01
Prepare affidavits or other documents, such as legal correspondence, and organize and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing system.
02
Prepare legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, appeals, wills, contracts, and real estate closing statements.
03
Prepare for trial by performing tasks such as organizing exhibits.
04
Investigate facts and law of cases and search pertinent sources, such as public records and internet sources, to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.
05
Meet with clients and other professionals to discuss details of case.
06
File pleadings with court clerk.
07
Gather and analyze research data, such as statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, and documents.
08
Direct and coordinate law office activity, including delivery of subpoenas.
09
Call upon witnesses to testify at hearing.
10
Arbitrate disputes between parties and assist in the real estate closing process, such as by reviewing title searches.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Administrative
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Law and Government
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Computers and Electronics
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Writing
SKILL
Critical Thinking
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Written Expression
ABILITY
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