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.
On-The-Job Responsibilities:
Statewide
Typical Degree: Associate's degree
Employed as of 2022: 2,894
2032 Projected Openings: 3,077
Entry Level Salary: $37,690
Median Salary: $49,800
Experienced Level Salary: $74,490
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*values presented are at the Local Workforce Area level
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2032 Projected Openings:
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Law and Government
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
Writing
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Reading Comprehension
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Written Comprehension
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Written Expression
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Oral Comprehension
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
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Kentucky Wesleyan College
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University of Louisville
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Madisonville Community College
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Morehead State University
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This tool was built using publicly available data from the Kentucky Center for Statistics and the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics.