How healthy is the market for paralegals?

Would you make a good paralegal? Take our career test and find your match with over 800 careers.

Take the free career test Learn more about the career test

According the Bureau of Labor Statistics, "employment of paralegals and legal assistants is projected to grow 17 percent from 2012 to 2022, faster than the average for all occupations. This occupation attracts many applicants, and competition for jobs will be strong. Experienced, formally trained paralegals with strong computer and database management skills should have the best job prospects."

Related Careers

Pediatrician

Pediatrician

Your Match?
Avg Wage
$183k
Growth
+15.2%
Satisfaction
4.1 / 5

Derived from the Greek words pais, meaning child, and iatros, which means doctor or healer, a pediatrician is a medical professional who specializes in providing medical care to children.