Salary Range
$25,000 to $100,000Overview
Paralegals, also known as legal assistants, assist in trial preparations, investigate facts, prepare documents such as affidavits and pleadings, and, in general, do work customarily performed by lawyers. Approximately 325,700 paralegals and legal assistants work in law firms, businesses, and government agencies all over the United States; the majority work with lawyers and legislators.
Minimum Education Level
Associate's DegreeCertification/License
NoneOutlook
Much Faster than the AveragePersonality Traits
Organized
Problem-Solving
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Career Ladder
Lawyer
Senior-Level Paralegal
Paralegal
Part-Time Legal Assistant
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