Oregon Labor Market Information System
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Occupational Report for Legal Support Workers, All Other (23-2099) , Oregon Statewide
Occupational Description

All legal support workers not listed separately.

Employment Outlook for Legal Support Workers, All Other
Statewide Employment Analysis 2008 employment is estimated to be somewhat smaller than the regional average. This occupation is expected to grow at at about the regional average rate. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat lower than the regional average.

Limited employment opportunities exist for trained workers.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Employment Department Job Openings for Legal Support Workers, All Other There are 3 current openings for this occupation. Openings 1 through 3 are listed below.
Job Title Date Posted Location Wage Offered
Contracts Negotiator - #3259 6/9/10 Hillsboro DOE
Benefit Contracts Administrator Lead #18296 7/30/10 Portland DOE
Receptionist / Legal Assistant 9/2/10 Roseburg $10.00/hr to $14.00/hr DOE
Job Openings from the Web for Legal Support Workers, All Other There are no openings for this occupation.
State of Oregon License Information for Legal Support Workers, All Other
License License Authority Web Site
Escrow Agents www.rea.state.or.us/
Wages for Legal Support Workers, All Other
Region ---------------- 2010 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $12.61 $18.01 $22.02 $25.83 $31.73 $22.53 $46,866
Multnomah / Washington 15.69 19.24 22.68 26.08 32.27 23.24 48,329
Lane 16.65 19.37 22.11 25.76 36.22 23.68 49,258
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 13.23 14.23 16.08 19.27 32.53 18.12 37,700
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Legal Support Workers, All Other
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2008 2018 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 392 426 34 8.7% 3 6 9
Multnomah / Washington 179 189 10 5.6% 1 3 4
Lane 76 82 6 7.9% 1 1 2
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 33 39 6 18.2% 1 1 1
Clackamas 20 21 1 5.0% 0 0 0
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 13 15 2 15.4% 0 0 0
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 10 11 1 10.0% 0 0 0
Klamath / Lake 5 6 1 20.0% 0 0 0
Coos / Curry 4 4 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Douglas 4 4 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Baker / Union / Wallowa 3 4 1 33.3% 0 0 0
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 3 4 1 33.3% 0 0 0
Jackson / Josephine 2 2 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Grant / Harney / Malheur 2 3 1 50.0% 0 0 0
Morrow / Umatilla 1 1 0 0.0% 0 0 0

Replacement openings are caused by existing workers permanently leaving their occupation. Many additional job openings occur due to job changes within occupations.
Data Sources and Limitations
Industries of Employment for Legal Support Workers, All Other
Industry
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Ownership 2008
Employment
Total, All Industries All 392
Total, All Industries Private 204
Wholesale Trade Private 11
Finance and Insurance Private 58
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities Private 53
Insurance Carriers Private 53
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Private 105
Legal Services Private 89
Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Private 10
Total, All Industries Federal 75
Federal Government (Non-Postal) Federal 75
Total, All Industries State 33
Educational Services State 33
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools State 33
Total, All Industries Local 76
Public Administration Local 65
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support Local 63
Educational Requirements for Legal Support Workers, All Other Workers must have postsecondary training to gain the necessary skills for this occupation. However, those with an associate have a competitive advantage in this labor market.
Skills for Legal Support Workers, All Other
  • 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 Legal Research
  • Compile Information For Court Cases
  • Conduct Estate Planning
  • Conduct Investigations And Research
  • Conduct Legal Research
  • Conduct Record Searches
  • Draft Legal Pleadings
  • File Documents In Court
  • Follow Principles Of Business Law
  • Interpret And Apply Contract, Property And Insurance Laws
  • Interpret And Apply Copyright Laws
  • Keep Financial Records
  • Locate Persons (Skip Tracing )
  • Maintain Reference Library
  • Make Presentations
  • 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
  • Proofread, Edit, And Revise Written Materials
  • 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 Legal Support Workers, All Other 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.

Sumner College
8909 SW Barbur Boulevard, Suite 100
Portland, OR 97219-4063
Phone: (503) 223-5100
Programs of Training:
Portland Community College
12000 SW 49th Avenue
Portland, OR 97219
Phone: (503) 244-6111
Programs of Training:
Treasure Valley Community College
650 College Blvd
Ontario, OR 97914
Phone: (541) 881-8822
Programs of Training:
Umpqua Community College
1140 College Rd.
Roseburg, OR 97470
Phone: (541) 440-4600
Programs of Training:
Pioneer Pacific College
27501 SW Parkway Ave
Wilsonville, OR 97070
Phone: (866) 772-4636
Programs of Training:
Everest College-Portland
425 SW Washington
Portland, OR 97204
Phone: (503) 222-3225
Programs of Training:
Career Pathway Roadmaps for Legal Support Workers, All Other No Career Pathway links were found for this occupation.
Related Occupations The scores listed below indicates how closely the skills for Legal Support Workers, All Other matches the occupation in the list. A score of 100% means the occupations have identical skill sets. A maximum of 10 occupations are displayed below.
Occupation Skill Overlap
Paralegals And Legal Assistants 85%
Law Clerks 69%
Lawyers 43%
Arbitrators, Mediators, And Conciliators 33%
Administrative Law Judges, Adjudicators, And Hearing Officers 32%
Judges And Magistrates 31%