GraduateSmart
GraduateSmart
$69K/yr
Average Salary
2 years
Years of Education
Stable
Job Growth
376K+
Total Jobs
Assist lawyers by researching legal issues, preparing documents, and organizing files.
$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
0%
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Pay range
$40K–$99K
10th–90th percentile
Job growth
+0%
projected 2024–2034
Number of jobs
376K
in 2024
Little or no change
Demand expected to remain steady. Projected to shrink from 376K to 376K jobs by 2034.
Typical duties
Read the full duties, work environment, and education requirements on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Open BLS page →
BLS 'Paralegals and Legal Assistants' (23-2011). Median $61,010. Outlook 0%.