• Paralegals and Legal Assistants
  • Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
  • Annual Median Wage
    $ 57,649
    $38,319 range bar $86,008
    Annual NC Wage Range
    Growth Rate
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    Very Fast Growing
  • Paralegals and Legal Assistants perform a variety of tasks to support lawyers, including maintaining and organizing files, conducting legal research, and drafting documents.

What do they typically do

  • Investigate and gather the facts of a case
  • Conduct research on relevant laws, regulations, and legal articles
  • Organize and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing systems
  • Gather and arrange evidence and other legal documents for attorney review and case preparation
  • Write or summarize reports to help lawyers prepare for trials
  • Draft correspondence and legal documents, such as contracts and mortgages
  • Get affidavits and other formal statements that may be used as evidence in court
  • Help lawyers during trials by handling exhibits, taking notes, or reviewing trial transcripts
  • File exhibits, briefs, appeals and other legal documents with the court or opposing counsel
  • Call clients, witnesses, lawyers, and outside vendors to schedule interviews, meetings, and depositions

Number of Jobs

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Job Growth +1.4%
Job Openings 592

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Education & Training

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    Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
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