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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
Southeast Minnesota 26022$29.75/hr$21.69/hr$24.26/hr$30.71/hr$31.92/hr$39.72/hr


IndustryOES Employment (Statewide)OES Median Wage (Statewide)
ConstructionN/AN/A
Manufacturing80$49.13/hr
Trade, Transportation and Utilities110$49.92/hr
Information20$40.08/hr
Financial Activities260$44.37/hr
Professional and Business Services4,920$26.60/hr
Education and Health ServicesN/AN/A
Leisure and HospitalityN/AN/A
Other Services20$36.05/hr
Public AdministrationN/A$32.75/hr
 
Geography Click link for details EmploymentMedian WageProjections
% Change 2020-2030
Northeast Balance of State 30$27.14/hrN/A
Grand Forks ND-MN MSA 70$23.28/hrN/A
Mankato-North Mankato MN MSA 70$29.01/hrN/A
La Crosse WI-MN MSA 100$23.93/hrN/A
Southwest Balance of State 100$29.60/hrN/A
Duluth MN-WI MSA 120$29.22/hrN/A
Northeast Minnesota 120$29.62/hr9.0%
Southeast Balance of State 140$30.90/hrN/A
Rochester MN MSA 150$28.98/hrN/A
St Cloud MN MSA 160$30.05/hrN/A
Southwest Minnesota 180$29.01/hr14.1%
Fargo ND-MN MSA 210$24.41/hrN/A
Northwest Balance of State 210$25.72/hrN/A
Northwest Minnesota 250$25.74/hr9.8%
Southeast Minnesota 260$30.71/hr11.5%
Central Minnesota 310$25.96/hr10.6%
Seven County Mpls-St Paul, MN 4,900$30.70/hr10.4%
Minneapolis-St Paul-Bloomington MN-WI MSA 5,120$30.46/hrN/A
Minnesota 6,140$30.15/hr10.6%




  • 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.