Career Profile
Paralegals & Legal Assistants
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.
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Paralegals & Legal Assistants
Occupational Outlook
For the Rural Capital Area
Job Opportunities
Over the next five years, an average of 99 openings per year are projected for Paralegals & Legal Assistants.
Employment Change
Employment for Paralegals & Legal Assistants is forecasted to increase significantly more than the regional average by 20.4% between 2023 and 2028.
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 5 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.