Career Profile Paralegals & Legal Assistants Education Associate's This is the typical education required for an entry-level position. Earnings $53,100 This is the typical median salary earned for an entry-level position. Paralegals and legal assistants perform a variety of tasks to support lawyers. General 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. Excludes Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants (43-6012). Training Funds Available This is a Rural Capital Area Target Occupation.Training and education opportunities are available with eligible providers throughout the state. Please contact us for more details. Watch a brief video about this occupation. Watch Video Paralegals & Legal Assistants Occupational Outlook For the Rural Capital Area 99 Job Opportunities Over the next five years, an average of 99 openings per year are projected for Paralegals & Legal Assistants. +20.4% Employment Change Employment for Paralegals & Legal Assistants is forecasted to increase significantly more than the regional average by 20.4% between 2023 and 2028. $25.52 Earnings Potential An average worker in this occupation is paid $25.52/hour. Entry level workers are paid $18.25, while experienced workers are paid $31.70. The median wage is comparable to average regional wages across occupations. Local Employment Opportunities There are 583 Paralegals & Legal Assistants in the RCA region. By 2028 this number could reach 703. Top Employing Industries, Locally The top industries employing Paralegals & Legal Assistants are Legal Services, Office Administrative Services, and Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities. Knowledge Areas The top most significant knowledge categories for Paralegals & Legal Assistants include Administrative, English Language, and Law and Government. Educational Attainment Patterns The most common level of education for Paralegals & Legal Assistants is Associate's. 96% of people employed in these roles have some form of college degree. Sources: BLS JobsEQ® ONET
