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Paralegals and Legal Assistants

ONET Code: 23-2011.00
RIASEC: CIE

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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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1	Average annual salary between $20,000 and $35,000.
2	Average annual salary between $35,000 and $50,000.
3	Average annual salary between $50,000 and $65,000.
4	Average annual salary between $65,000 and $80,000.
5	Average annual salary $80,000 or above.

1	High School Diploma/Equivalency or less required on average.
2	Some college up to and including an Associate's Degree required on average.
3	Bachelor's degree required on average.
4	Master's degree required on average.
5	Doctoral or professional degree required on average.

1	Little or no preparation needed. May or may not require a hign school diploma or equivalent. May require a few days or a few months of on-the-job training.
2	Some work-related skill, knowledge or experience required. Most require a high school diploma or equivalent. May require a few months or up to a year of training or entering an apprenticeship program.
3	Previous work-related skills, knowledge and experience required. Completion of an apprenticeship program or completion of a vocational education program or associate's degree is usually required.
4	A considerable amount of work-related experience is required. Most jobs require a bachelor's degree and several years of work-related experience.
5	Extensive level of work-related experience and education are required. Most jobs require a graduate level of education and years of work experience in the field.

Paralegals and Legal Assistants

Paralegals and Legal Assistants

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