JobSOC 23-2011
Paralegals and Legal Assistants
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.
Definition from U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA) (O*NET 31.0 (August 2026)).
01.
Studied through
2 programs- Legal Studies22.0000
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal22.0302
02.
Draws on
- Law and Government4.8 of 5
- English Language4.4 of 5
- Administrative4.2 of 5
- Computers and Electronics3.9 of 5
- Customer and Personal Service3.6 of 5
Importance as rated in O*NET (1 to 5); areas rated 3.5 or more, up to eight.