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 2006 employment is estimated to be at about the statewide average. This occupation is expected to grow at about the statewide average. Total job openings are projected to be somewhat lower than the statewide average.

Limited employment opportunities exist for trained workers.

Data Sources and Limitations
Current Job Openings 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 ---------------- 2009 Wages ----------------
Percentiles (hourly wages) Avg
Hourly
($/hr)
Avg
Annual
10th 25th 50th
(median)
75th 90th
Oregon Statewide $13.11 $18.19 $22.26 $26.67 $33.04 $23.11 $48,084
Multnomah / Washington 15.06 19.35 23.52 29.30 37.11 25.40 52,821
Lane 16.40 18.80 22.41 28.20 37.44 24.23 50,397
Data Sources and Limitations
Regional Employment Projections for Legal Support Workers, All Other
Region Employment Change % Change Projected Annual Openings
2006 2016 Growth Replacement Total
Oregon Statewide 351 390 39 11.1% 4 4 8
Multnomah / Washington 180 191 11 6.1% 1 2 3
Marion / Polk / Yamhill 63 74 11 17.5% 1 1 2
Lane 29 28 -1 -3.4% 0 0 0
Benton / Lincoln / Linn 13 14 1 7.7% 0 0 0
Clackamas 12 12 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Jackson / Josephine 12 13 1 8.3% 0 0 0
Crook / Deschutes / Jefferson 7 8 1 14.3% 0 0 0
Klamath / Lake 6 6 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Douglas 5 5 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Grant / Harney / Malheur 4 4 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Morrow / Umatilla 3 3 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Baker / Union / Wallowa 2 2 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Clatsop / Columbia / Tillamook 2 2 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Gilliam / Hood River / Sherman / Wheeler / Wasco 1 1 0 0.0% 0 0 0
Coos / Curry 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
Click links to view infoUSA employers
Ownership 2006
Employment
Total, All Industries All 351
Total, All Industries Private 198
Wholesale Trade Private 13
Finance and Insurance Private 55
Insurance Carriers and Related Activities Private 47
Insurance Carriers Private 47
Real Estate and Rental and Leasing Private 12
Real Estate Private 12
Activities Related to Real Estate Private 12
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Private 92
Legal Services Private 55
Scientific Research and Development Services Private 10
Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services Private 23
Management of Companies and Enterprises Private 11
Total, All Industries Federal 86
Federal Government (Non-Postal) Federal 86
Total, All Industries State 40
Public Administration State 40
Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities State 40
Total, All Industries Local 25
Public Administration Local 24
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support Local 24
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 degree 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 one or more of the following programs:

Pioneer Pacific College
27501 SW Parkway Ave
Wilsonville, OR 97070
Phone: (503) 682-3903
Programs of Training:
College of Legal Arts
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:
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%
Title Examiners, Abstractors, And Searchers 25%
Legal Secretaries 23%