GraduateSmart
GraduateSmart
$69K/yr
Average Salary
2 years
Years of Education
+1%
Job Growth
Many
Total Jobs
Handles closings, title research, and lien filings. Common in mid-size and boutique firms.
$40K
Starting
$69K
Average
$99K
Senior
High School Diploma or GED
Foundation requirement for all pathways
Associate's Degree in Paralegal Studies
Typically 2 years
Start your career
Entry-level positions and internships
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CP (Certified Paralegal) — NALA
National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA)
Field
Law & Criminal Justice
Required Degree
Associate's Degree
Time in School
2 years
Job Demand
10-Year Job Growth
+1%
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Create free account →Federal labor-market data for Real Estate Paralegal
Pay range
$40K–$99K
10th–90th percentile
Job growth
+1%
projection unavailable
Number of jobs
—
unavailable
Little or no change
Demand expected to remain steady
Typical duties
Detailed duties for this role are not currently tracked by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. See methodology notes below.
Wages reconciled to BLS OEWS May 2024 for SOC 23-2011 (Paralegals and Legal Assistants): A_PCT10-A_PCT90 = $39,710-$98,990, median $61,010. || degree_type aligned to Associate 2026-07-29 to match career 34 Paralegal on the identical SOC 23-2011; BLS gives Paralegals and Legal Assistants an associate's typical entry, and a specialisation of the same occupation does not require an additional degree.