Paralegals and Legal Assistants
- Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
Median Yearly Income
$60,433
Most Common Education Level
Associate degree
Projected Job Growth
+5.62%
What do Paralegals and Legal Assistants do?
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.
Career Interests Areas
- Conventional
- Investigative
- Enterprising
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