Assist lawyers or judges by researching or preparing legal documents. May meet with clients or assist lawyers and judges in court. Exclude 'Lawyers' (23-1011) and 'Paralegals and Legal Assistants' (23-2011).
Top Industry of Employment
| Area |
Employment** Total |
Hourly Wage | Annual | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean | Entry | Experienced | Mean | Entry | Experienced | ||
| Missouri | 670 | 14.17 | 8.62 | 16.94 | 29,470 | 17,920 | 35,240 |
| St Louis MSA | 280 | 16.36 | 11.99 | 18.54 | 34,020 | 24,950 | 38,560 |
| Central Region* | 110 | 10.80 | 7.62 | 12.38 | 22,455 | 15,858 | 25,753 |
| Ozark Region* | 30 | 15.30 | 7.81 | 19.05 | 31,827 | 16,235 | 39,623 |
| St. Louis City* | 90 | 15.74 | 11.20 | 18.01 | 32,746 | 23,304 | 37,467 |
| Area | Employment ** | Change 2000-2010 |
Annual Avg Openings |
Long-term Outlook |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Estimated | 2010 Projected | Number | Percent | |||
| Missouri | 800 | 900 | 100 | 12.50 | 17 | Good |
| St Louis MSA | 430 | 470 | 40 | 9.30 | 9 | Good |
| Northeast Region* | 20 | 20 | .00 | Caution | ||
| Ozark Region* | 30 | 40 | 10 | 33.33 | Caution | |
| Southwest Region* | 20 | 20 | .00 | Caution | ||
* - Workforce Investment Areas
** - Why are the employment levels different for the same occupation?
This profession generally requires Bachelor's degree
in one of the following
Law (LL.B., J.D.)