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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 23-2011.004% growth 2024-2034, About as fast as average (~49,500 openings/yr)Typical pay: $61,010/yr

Paralegals and Legal Assistants

What this job is about

Assist legal professionals in preparing and managing legal documents and cases.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Prepare legal documents

    Draft affidavits, briefs, and contracts while ensuring accuracy.

  2. 2

    Organize filing systems

    Maintain both paper and electronic filing systems for easy access to documents.

  3. 3

    Research case facts

    Investigate relevant laws and facts using public records and online resources.

  4. 4

    Coordinate trial preparations

    Organize exhibits and prepare necessary materials for upcoming trials.

  5. 5

    Communicate with clients

    Meet with clients to discuss case details and gather necessary information.

Tools used in this work
Adobe AcrobatGoogle DocsGoogle Workspace softwareIntuit QuickBooksMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft ProjectMicrosoft SharePointMicrosoft WordZoom

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.