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Occupational Employment Statistics


DETAILED OCCUPATION DATA

23-2011 Paralegals and Legal Assistants



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. Excludes “Legal Secretaries” (43-6012).

Geography Click link for Career Profile EmploymentEmp SE*Percentiles
Mean10th25thMedian75th90th
Northwest Minnesota 29028$28.36/hr$18.48/hr$21.67/hr$29.00/hr$30.35/hr$37.42/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
ConstructionN/AN/A
Manufacturing60$49.20/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities30$51.89/hr
InformationN/AN/A
Financial Activities430$50.24/hr
Professional and Business Services5,150$31.72/hr
Education and Health Services30$40.29/hr
Leisure and HospitalityN/AN/A
Other Services40$28.23/hr
Public Administration900$37.51/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2022-2032
Northeast Balance of State 30$28.84/hrN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 70$25.33/hrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 70$29.38/hrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 90$23.23/hrN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 90$30.20/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 150$31.22/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 160$28.74/hr3.5%
Duluth MN-WI MSA 160$28.61/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 160$29.44/hrN/A
Southeast Balance of State 180$32.11/hrN/A
Southwest Minnesota 190$29.80/hr4.7%
Fargo ND-MN MSA 220$29.10/hrN/A
Northwest Balance of State 250$29.33/hrN/A
Northwest Minnesota 290$29.00/hr2.7%
Southeast Minnesota 290$31.56/hr3.5%
Central Minnesota 310$30.12/hr3.8%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 5,270$36.63/hr3.2%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 5,490$36.45/hrN/A
Minnesota 6,640$32.83/hr3.5%




  • Meet with clients and other professionals to discuss details of case.
  • Gather and analyze research data, such as statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, and documents.
  • Prepare affidavits or other documents, such as legal correspondence, and organize and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing system.
  • Prepare legal documents, including briefs, pleadings, appeals, wills, contracts, and real estate closing statements.
  • File pleadings with court clerk.
  • Direct and coordinate law office activity, including delivery of subpoenas.
  • Prepare affidavits or other documents, such as legal correspondence, and organize and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing system.
  • Direct and coordinate law office activity, including delivery of subpoenas.
  • Investigate facts and law of cases and search pertinent sources, such as public records and internet sources, to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.
  • Meet with clients and other professionals to discuss details of case.