- Statewide
- Western Prosperity Zone
- Southwest Prosperity Zone
- North Central Prosperity Zone
- Northeast Prosperity Zone
- Northwest Prosperity Zone
- Piedmont-Triad Prosperity Zone
- Sandhills Prosperity Zone
- Southeast Prosperity Zone
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Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security
- Annual Median Wage$ 49,390$37,150
$82,380Annual NC Wage Range
Growth Rate
Slow Growing
- Paralegals and legal assistants support lawyers by performing a variety of tasks, such as maintaining and organizing files, conducting legal research, and drafting documents.
What do they typically do
- Investigate and gather the facts of a case
- Research laws, regulations, and legal articles that are relevant to a case
- Gather, organize, and maintain legal documents
- Draft correspondence and legal documents, such as confirmation letters and contracts
- Obtain affidavits and other formal statements that may be used as evidence in court
- Help lawyers during trials with tasks such as handling exhibits, taking notes, or reviewing trial transcripts
- File exhibits, briefs, appeals, and other legal documents with the appropriate court, government agency, or opposing counsel
- Call clients, witnesses, lawyers, and others to schedule interviews, meetings, and depositions
Number of Jobs
Average AnnualJob Growth +0.8%Job Opening 1,421Education & Training
- Education Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.Associated Programs or MajorsMoreLicenseMore
NC Workforce Credentials- Paralegal Certification [NC State Bar]
Private Training Programs1260813589Change 981