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Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Job 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. Excludes “Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants” (43-6012).
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Entry level hourly / annual
$13.94
$29,000
Typical hourly / annual
$26.14
$54,380
Experienced hourly / annual
$35.87
$74,610
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| Statewide Openings | |
|---|---|
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Annual Openings 178 |
| Total Employed 2,250 | |
| Projected Growth 11.7% | |
| * Projected through 2032 | |
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| Entry-Level Education | |
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Associate degree |
Certificates & degrees in Idaho for Paralegals and Legal Assistants 2023-2024
The data shown below displays information about how many individuals earned different degrees from each of Idaho’s eight public institutions.
Table Key
Certificate 1 = Cert1
Certificate 2 = Cert2
Associate = Assc
Bachelor's = Bach
Master's = Master
Doctorate or professional = PhD
| Title | Cert1 | Cert2 | Assc | Bach | Master | PhD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Assistant/Paralegal | - | 13 | 19 | 6 | - | - |
| Total (38) | - | 13 | 19 | 6 | - | - |
Learn more about the data for certificates and degrees earned in Idaho
Page sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics; Idaho Department of Labor; O*Net; Career Information System; America's Job Link Alliance; and Educational Analytics System of Idaho the State Longitudinal Data System
Eligible Training Provider data for Paralegals and Legal Assistants
| Classification of Instructional Program (CIP) Title | Average Completion Rate | Average Employment Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0.0% | 0.0% |
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