Paralegal

Paralegals do all the necessary preparations, often behind-the-scenes, to help lawyers represent their clients in an effective way. Specifically, a paralegal has to do a variety of tasks, such as giving assistance to lawyers before and during trials, conducting research on legal articles and regulations, and investigating facts of a case. You could say they’re like the production team behind a film – you don’t get to see what they’ve done but they contribute greatly to the finished product.

Did you know that the median salary of these professionals is $51,740? Yes, you get to earn a good salary doing research and administrative work. Job openings are expected to rise to 39,000 by 2028. The basic requirement is an associate graduate degree, although as with many jobs, firms would prefer candidates with a bachelor’s diploma. These professionals are employed to perform substantive legal work so that means the job requires knowledge of the law and legal procedures.