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Occupational Report
for Paralegals and Legal Assistants (23-2011)
, Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description
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.
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Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Employment Outlook
for Paralegals and Legal Assistants
| Statewide Employment Analysis |
2008 employment is estimated to be somewhat larger than the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at a somewhat faster rate than the regional average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat higher than the regional average.Reasonable employment opportunities exist for trained workers. |
Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings
for Paralegals and Legal Assistants
There are 2 current openings for this occupation.
Openings 1 through 2
are listed below.
Job Openings from the Web
for Paralegals and Legal Assistants
The following job openings have been automatically extracted from various sites across the Web.
These links are provided as supplemental resources. However, the Employment Department cannot
validate these openings nor endorse any of these external sites. Some of these jobs may no
longer be open. In some cases, a single opening may be posted on multiple sites.
There are 10 current openings for this occupation.
Openings 1 through 10
are listed below.
State of Oregon License Information
for Paralegals and Legal Assistants
No statewide license is required for this occupation.
Wages
for Paralegals and Legal Assistants
| Region |
---------------- 2010 Wages ---------------- |
| Percentiles (hourly wages) |
Avg
Hourly
($/hr) |
Avg
Annual |
| 10th |
25th |
50th
(median) |
75th |
90th |
| Oregon Statewide |
$15.06 |
$17.89 |
$22.41 |
$28.40 |
$36.04
|
$24.57 |
$51,093 |
| Multnomah / Washington |
16.41 |
19.07 |
24.52 |
30.77 |
39.67
|
26.66 |
55,435 |
| Marion / Polk / Yamhill |
14.61 |
16.73 |
18.73 |
22.04 |
25.87
|
19.40 |
40,362 |
| Benton / Lincoln / Linn |
13.99 |
16.32 |
18.74 |
21.68 |
28.09
|
19.76 |
41,084 |
| Lane |
13.90 |
20.47 |
23.73 |
27.73 |
35.58
|
24.04 |
50,019 |
| Jackson / Josephine |
11.53 |
14.07 |
17.00 |
19.72 |
23.07
|
17.20 |
35,790 |
| Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco |
13.32 |
14.42 |
15.49 |
16.78 |
17.85
|
15.44 |
32,101 |
| Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson |
14.68 |
17.21 |
20.98 |
24.68 |
27.87
|
21.07 |
43,810 |
| Klamath / Lake |
13.36 |
15.07 |
16.30 |
17.60 |
18.36
|
16.32 |
33,962 |
| Morrow / Umatilla |
13.38 |
14.57 |
18.32 |
23.26 |
25.31
|
19.01 |
39,533 |
| Baker / Union / Wallowa |
18.48 |
20.90 |
22.49 |
24.30 |
25.46
|
21.94 |
45,651 |
| Clackamas |
21.58 |
24.20 |
28.20 |
34.32 |
42.53
|
29.98 |
62,346 |
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment
for Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Industry
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Ownership |
2008
Employment |
|
Total, All Industries
|
All |
2,003 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
Private |
1,644 |
|
Finance and Insurance
|
Private |
56 |
|
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
|
Private |
48 |
|
Insurance Carriers
|
Private |
44 |
|
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
|
Private |
1,490 |
|
Legal Services
|
Private |
1,453 |
|
Management of Companies and Enterprises
|
Private |
38 |
|
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
|
Private |
23 |
|
Administrative and Support Services
|
Private |
23 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
Federal |
96 |
|
Federal Government (Non-Postal)
|
Federal |
96 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
State |
96 |
|
Public Administration
|
State |
95 |
|
Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
|
State |
70 |
|
Administration of Human Resource Programs
|
State |
23 |
|
Total, All Industries
|
Local |
164 |
|
Public Administration
|
Local |
153 |
|
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
|
Local |
151 |
Educational Requirements
for Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Workers must have an associate to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with a bachelor's degree have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills
for Paralegals and Legal Assistants
- Analyze Evidence
- Analyze Legal Questions
- Apply Active Listening Techniques
- Apply Case Logic And Precedent
- Apply Confidentiality Procedures
- Apply Knowledge Of Judicial System
- Apply Legal Concepts To Medical Reports And Documents
- Apply Research Methodology To Legal Cases And Issues
- Assist With Business And Managerial Research
- Assist With Legal Research
- Compile Information For Court Cases
- Compose Business Correspondence
- Conduct Investigations And Research
- Conduct Legal Research
- Conduct Record Searches
- Draft Legal Pleadings
- File Documents In Court
- Follow Principles Of Business Law
- Gather Physical Evidence
- Interpret And Apply Contract, Property And Insurance Laws
- Interpret And Apply Copyright Laws
- Locate Persons (Skip Tracing )
- Maintain Reference Library
- Obtain And Maintain Legal Forms
- Obtain General Information In Legal Office Setting
- Obtain Information From Clients, Customers, Patients Or Others
- Organize And Work With Detailed Records
- Organize Legal Information And Records
- Plan And Assign Duties To Employees
- Prepare Court Exhibits
- Prepare Legal Briefs And Affidavits
- Prepare Legal Correspondence
- Prepare Legal Documents
- Process And Prepare Business Forms
- Process Records And Maintain Forms And Files
- Research Work-Related Topics Using Library Resources
- Understand, Use, And Communicate Technical Information
- Use Computers To Enter, Access And Retrieve Data
- Use Correct Grammar, Punctuation And Spelling
- Use Interviewing Techniques
- Use Legal Terminology
- Use On-Line Search Techniques
- Verify Investigative Information
- Work As A Team Member
Schools and Training Providers
for Paralegals and Legal Assistants
The training providers listed below offer programs related to this occupation. This information is updated once per year. Anyone interested in a particular program should check with the training institution regarding its availability. Listing these training providers does not necessarily constitute or imply their endorsement, recommendation, or favoring by the State of Oregon.
Career Pathway Roadmaps
for Paralegals and Legal Assistants
These Oregon community colleges have defined career pathway roadmaps to facilitate entry into this occupation:
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