Career Outlook for Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Also known as:
Assistant Paralegal, Legal Aide, Legal Assistant, Paralegal, Summer Associate, Summer Law Clerk
The overall job outlook for Paralegal or Legal Assistant careers has been positive since 2004. Vacancies for this career have increased by 58.43 percent nationwide in that time, with an average growth of 3.65 percent per year. Demand for Paralegals and Legal Assistants is expected to go up, with an expected 40,370 new jobs filled by 2029. This represents an annual increase of 1.35 percent over the next few years. Join our career community today!
TOP STATES
There are currently more Paralegals and Legal Assistants in the following states
| Florida | 33,760 |
| California | 33,490 |
| Texas | 27,630 |
| New York | 27,540 |
| Illinois | 13,320 |
| Pennsylvania | 11,870 |
| Georgia | 11,810 |
BOTTOM STATES
The states below have the least number of filled positions for Paralegals and Legal Assistants
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