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Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Job Information
Assist lawyers by investigating facts, preparing legal documents, or researching legal precedent. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action.
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- Despite projected much faster-than-average employment growth, competition for jobs is expected.
- Formally trained, experienced paralegals should have the best employment opportunities.
- Most entrants have an associate's degree in paralegal studies, or a bachelor's degree in another field and a certificate in paralegal studies.
- About 71 percent work for law firms.
Statistics
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Personality | I'm organized |
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Salary | $46,730/yr ($23.37/hr) |
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Job Outlook | Average |
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Education | Bachelors |