Paralegals and Legal Assistant Career

Job Description: 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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Paralegals and Legal Assistant Career

Salary Info

Median Annual Wage

$53,180

Median Hourly Wage

$25.57*

Total Employed Nationally

277,310


Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics May 2016 wage data and 2016-2026 employment projections. "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2016-2026). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.