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Paralegals and Legal Assistants

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.

Common Tasks

  • Prepare affidavits or other documents, such as legal correspondence, and organize and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing system.
  • Prepare for trial by performing tasks such as organizing exhibits.
  • Meet with clients and other professionals to discuss details of case.
  • File pleadings with court clerk.
  • Investigate facts and law of cases and search pertinent sources, such as public records, to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.

Required Education

Associate's degree

Wages

In 2016 the mean hourly wage in the Greater Sacramento area was $26.30 . The hourly rate for this occupation typically paid between $13.35 and $39.57 .

In 2016 the mean annual salary in the Greater Sacramento area was $54,691.30 . The annual salary for this occupation typically paid between $27,766.67 and $82,295.64 .

Occupation Outlook

This occupation employed 1,600 people in the Greater Sacramento area during 2014.

By 2024, there is expected to be an increase of 17.5% in the number of jobs in the Greater Sacramento area for this occupation, bringing to total number to 1,880.

By 2024, in the Greater Sacramento area, the median hourly rate for this occupation is expected to be $25.00 with the median annual salary reaching $53,230.

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