Paralegal Career Salary Data

Paralegal and Legal Assistant - $43,000

Assist lawyers by researching legal precedent, investigating facts, or preparing legal documents. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action.

Paralegals are in high demand, as employers try to reduce costs by hiring them to perform tasks formerly carried out by Lawyers. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, paralegals and legal assistants are projected to grow 22 percent between 2006 and 2016.

In 2006, there were 238,000 people employed as paralegals and by 2016 that number will increase to 291,000. With a Paralegal Associate's degree you are qualified for a number of different career opportunities. Some examples are listed below with median salary data listed, according to (http://acinet.org/)

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Tax Preparer - $27,400

Prepare tax returns for individuals or small businesses but do not have the background or responsibilities of an accredited or certified public accountant. Knowledge of economics, accounting, customer service, mathematics, clerical work, and computer software are utilized by tax preparers.

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Court, Municipal, and License Clerk $31,000

Perform clerical duties in courts of law, municipalities, and governmental licensing agencies and bureaus. May prepare docket of cases to be called; secure information for judges and court; prepare draft agendas or bylaws for town or city council; answer official correspondence; keep fiscal records and accounts; issue licenses or permits; record data, administer tests, or collect fees.

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Loan Interviewer and Clerk - $31,000

Interview loan applicants to elicit information; investigate applicants' backgrounds and verify references; prepare loan request papers; and forward findings, reports, and documents to appraisal department. Review loan papers to ensure completeness, and complete transactions between loan establishment, borrowers, and sellers upon approval of loan.

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Title Examiner, Abstractor, and Searcher - $36,000

Determine tax liability or collect taxes from individuals or business firms according to prescribed laws and regulations. A well-versed understanding of laws, legal codes, court procedures, government regulations, executive orders, and agency rules will be used while dealing with Titles.

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Legal Secretary - $38,200

Perform secretarial duties utilizing legal terminology, procedures, and documents. Prepare legal papers and correspondence, such as summonses, complaints, motions, and subpoenas. Legal Secretaries May also assist with legal research.