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Paralegals assist attorneys by reducing case loads, investigating the facts of cases, interviewing clients and witnesses, and performing legal research. A paralegal may draft pleadings, deposition notices, subpoenas, briefs, and other legal documents. Further, job duties may include filing documents with the court, and assisting at hearings, administrative proceedings, and court trials. Paralegals cannot give legal advice, represent a client in court, establish legal fees, or sign any legal documents. Paralegals generally possess at a minimum, a 2-year associates degree, a bachelor’s degree, or a paralegal certificate. Paralegals with a bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies, or an associates degree combined with a paralegal certificate, generally have the best career prospects.
Paralegals must develop an understanding of legal terminology, and the rules of legal procedure. They must have excellent organizational skills in order to manage case files and multiple exhibits. Communication skills are paramount because paralegals must interact with clients, experts, court personnel and attorneys. Strong research and writing skills are necessary in drafting pleadings, research memos, and other documents. According to the National Federation of Paralegal Associations, the average paralegal salary is $50,496 per year. However, some experienced paralegals with special skills may earn in excess of $110,000 annually. Ranked as one of the 20 best jobs in America by CNN, job opportunities in the paralegal field are plentiful, due to rising legal fees, and the fact that more clients are demanding the use of paralegals.
| Links below are updated hourly: | Starting Salary (up to) |
10 Year Salary (up to) |
| Correctional Officers | $29,850 | $42,810 |
| Court Reporters | $48,370 | $77,770 |
| Criminal Defense Lawyers | $65,400 | $85,990 |
| Detectives | $60,390 | $92,590 |
| FBI Agents | $42,370 | $63,140 |
| Inspectors | $41,740 | $69,450 |
| Law Clerks | $44,200 | $74,920 |
| Lawyers | $85,360 | $155,360 |
| Legal Secretaries | $39,670 | $58,770 |
| Paralegals | $38,090 | $59,260 |
| Police Dispatchers | $32,590 | $67,190 |
| Police Officers | $48,410 | $72,450 |
| Private Investigators | $38,290 | $64,380 |
| Probation Officers | $43,540 | $67,180 |
| Professors of Law | $64,120 | $88,370 |
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