Paralegals & 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.
You will need to be skilled at active listening, speaking, critical thinking, written comprehension, oral comprehension, and near vision.
Annual Wage
Entry - $33,345
Mean - $44,612
Experienced - $50,245
Hourly Wage
Entry - $16
Mean - $21
Experienced - $24
Most paralegals and legal assistants have an associate’s degree in paralegal studies, or a bachelor's degree in another field and a certificate in paralegal studies.
Although not required, some employers may prefer to hire applicants who have completed a paralegal certification program.
Some national and local paralegal organizations offer voluntary paralegal certifications to students able to pass an exam. Other organizations offer voluntary paralegal certifications for paralegals who meet certain experience and education criteria.
There are 3,700 projected job openings in Texas this year!
