MidGrowing growth
Paralegal
Support attorneys with research, documents, and case preparation
$45,000 – $85,000/yrAssist lawyers by conducting research, drafting documents, and managing case files.
Highlights
Common tasks
Conduct legal research, draft documents, organize case files, and assist trial preparation.
Potential downsides
High workload without attorney pay, deadline pressure, and limited career ceiling without law school.
Skills
Critical thinkingCommunicationResearchStrategic thinkingDecision making
Interests
Law & policyBusiness & strategyCommunicationSocial impact
Industries
Government
Work style
AnalyticalCollaborativePeople-focused
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