Writing
80/100Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Business and public service / federal career guide
SOC 23-2011
Paralegals and Legal Assistants career data
Wages, employment, skills, and education-program connections for community-college planning.
- Median annual wage
- $62,890
- National OEWS, May 2025
- National employment
- 392,880
- Estimated jobs, not projected openings
- 10th–90th percentile
- $44,740–$101,500
- National annual wage range
- Mapped program classes
- 2
- Official CIP–SOC crosswalk records
Occupation definition
What this occupation covers
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.
Decision prompt
What work products will demonstrate research, writing, confidentiality, and case-management readiness?
Curriculum evidence
High-importance O*NET® skills
Importance scores are normalized to a 0–100 planning scale from the active O*NET® database importance records.
Reading Comprehension
78/100Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Active Listening
78/100Giving 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.
Speaking
72/100Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Critical Thinking
65/100Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Knowledge
Knowledge areas to review
Technology
Tools named in O*NET® data
Program connections
Education programs mapped to this occupation
The NCES crosswalk connects SOC 23-2011 with 2 CIP classifications. These mappings support exploration; they do not promise employment or licensure.
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