[Core] [67% incumbents] Prepare affidavits or other documents, such as legal correspondence, and organize and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing system.
  DWAs: Maintain the order of legal documents. | Prepare legal documents.

[Core] [67% incumbents] Prepare, edit, or review legal documents, including legislation, briefs, pleadings, appeals, wills, contracts, and real estate closing statements.
  DWAs: Prepare legal documents.

[Core] [67% incumbents] Investigate facts and law of cases and search pertinent sources, such as public records and internet sources, to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.
  DWAs: Research relevant legal materials to aid decision making.

[Core] [67% incumbents] Prepare for trial by performing tasks such as organizing exhibits.
  DWAs: Identify implications for cases from legal precedents or other legal information. | Prepare information or documentation related to legal or regulatory matters.

[Core] [67% incumbents] Meet with clients and other professionals to discuss details of cases.
  DWAs: Meet with individuals involved in legal processes to provide information and clarify issues. | Confer with court staff to clarify information.

[Core] [67% incumbents] Gather and analyze research data, such as statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, and documents.
  DWAs: Evaluate information related to legal matters in public or personal records. | Research relevant legal materials to aid decision making.

[Supplemental] [67% incumbents] Direct and coordinate law office activity, including delivery of subpoenas.
  DWAs: Coordinate legal schedules or activities.

[Supplemental] [67% incumbents] Appraise and inventory real and personal property for estate planning.
  DWAs: Evaluate condition of properties. | Appraise property values. | Inventory materials or equipment.

[Supplemental] [67% incumbents] Keep and monitor legal volumes to ensure that the law library is up-to-date.
  DWAs: Maintain the order of legal documents.

[Supplemental] [66% incumbents] File pleadings with court clerks.
  DWAs: Perform administrative or clerical tasks. | Serve court ordered documents.

[Supplemental] [66% incumbents] Call upon witnesses to testify at hearings.
  DWAs: Represent the interests of clients in legal proceedings.

[Supplemental] [66% incumbents] Arbitrate disputes between parties and assist in the real estate closing process, such as by reviewing title searches.
  DWAs: Evaluate information related to legal matters in public or personal records. | Arbitrate disputes between parties to resolve legal conflicts.

[EMERGING:New] Manage attorneys' calendars and schedule meetings.

[EMERGING:New] Request, review, and summarize relevant records for the cases.

--- SKILLS ---
  Writing (imp:4.00 lvl:3.88) — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audienc
  Reading Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
  Active Listening (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand
  Speaking (imp:3.62 lvl:4.00) — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  Critical Thinking (imp:3.25 lvl:3.62) — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternativ
  Active Learning (imp:3.00 lvl:3.12) — Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future pr
  Monitoring (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organization
  Learning Strategies (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate fo
  Mathematics (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — Using mathematics to solve problems.
  Science (imp:1.38 lvl:0.50) — Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.

--- KNOWLEDGE ---
  Law and Government (imp:4.78 lvl:4.87) — Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulat
  English Language (imp:4.42 lvl:4.88) — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the mea
  Administrative (imp:4.16 lvl:5.36) — Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word proce
  Computers and Electronics (imp:3.91 lvl:4.21) — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and comput
  Customer and Personal Service (imp:3.64 lvl:4.31) — Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal servic
  Administration and Management (imp:3.31 lvl:3.89) — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, 
  Mathematics (imp:2.61 lvl:2.81) — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their appl
  Education and Training (imp:2.56 lvl:2.84) — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching
  Economics and Accounting (imp:2.55 lvl:2.69) — Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial mar
  Personnel and Human Resources (imp:2.55 lvl:2.35) — Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, tra
  Public Safety and Security (imp:2.29 lvl:1.83) — Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote
  Telecommunications (imp:2.26 lvl:1.23) — Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of te
  Communications and Media (imp:2.17 lvl:2.03) — Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and m
  Medicine and Dentistry (imp:2.14 lvl:0.97) — Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human i
  Psychology (imp:2.03 lvl:2.04) — Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, 
  Sales and Marketing (imp:2.01 lvl:1.88) — Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products
  Biology (imp:1.85 lvl:1.12) — Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interd
  Geography (imp:1.70 lvl:1.35) — Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, an
  Transportation (imp:1.70 lvl:0.94) — Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea
  Production and Processing (imp:1.69 lvl:0.92) — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and ot
  Sociology and Anthropology (imp:1.67 lvl:1.07) — Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human 
  Engineering and Technology (imp:1.60 lvl:0.90) — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Th
  History and Archeology (imp:1.54 lvl:1.01) — Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civi
  Therapy and Counseling (imp:1.52 lvl:0.87) — Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and r
  Foreign Language (imp:1.45 lvl:0.54) — Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language inclu
  Philosophy and Theology (imp:1.27) — Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their 
  Design (imp:1.20) — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of 
  Physics (imp:1.20) — Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships,
  Chemistry (imp:1.18) — Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances a
  Mechanical (imp:1.14) — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and main
  Building and Construction (imp:1.13) — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or r
  Food Production (imp:1.10) — Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food
  Fine Arts (imp:1.10) — Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform

--- ABILITIES ---
  Written Comprehension (imp:4.00 lvl:4.00) — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  Oral Comprehension (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through 
  Oral Expression (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will unde
  Written Expression (imp:3.88 lvl:4.00) — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will under
  Near Vision (imp:3.75 lvl:4.62) — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
  Speech Recognition (imp:3.75 lvl:3.75) — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
  Speech Clarity (imp:3.75 lvl:3.25) — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
  Problem Sensitivity (imp:3.50 lvl:3.00) — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does no
  Deductive Reasoning (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that 
  Inductive Reasoning (imp:3.25 lvl:3.00) — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusion
  Information Ordering (imp:3.12 lvl:3.00) — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according
  Category Flexibility (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping
  Flexibility of Closure (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or so
  Perceptual Speed (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among
  Selective Attention (imp:2.88 lvl:2.88) — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distrac
  Fluency of Ideas (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas
  Far Vision (imp:2.75 lvl:3.00) — The ability to see details at a distance.
  Originality (imp:2.62 lvl:2.88) — The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situa
  Memorization (imp:2.62 lvl:2.62) — The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and proced
  Time Sharing (imp:2.12 lvl:2.12) — The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of
  Mathematical Reasoning (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a prob
  Number Facility (imp:2.00 lvl:2.25) — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
  Speed of Closure (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into mea
  Visualization (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when 
  Finger Dexterity (imp:2.00 lvl:1.38) — The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or bot
  Visual Color Discrimination (imp:2.00 lvl:1.62) — The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of c
  Auditory Attention (imp:2.00 lvl:1.75) — The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distra
  Manual Dexterity (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your
  Wrist-Finger Speed (imp:1.88 lvl:1.00) — The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and 
  Trunk Strength (imp:1.88 lvl:1.25) — The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the 
  Hearing Sensitivity (imp:1.88 lvl:0.88) — The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch 
  Arm-Hand Steadiness (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while hold
  Control Precision (imp:1.38 lvl:0.38) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehi
  Dynamic Strength (imp:1.12 lvl:0.12) — The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This inv
  Spatial Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know wher
  Multilimb Coordination (imp:1.00) — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or
  Response Orientation (imp:1.00) — The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two o
  Rate Control (imp:1.00) — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in an
  Reaction Time (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sou
  Speed of Limb Movement (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
  Static Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
  Explosive Strength (imp:1.00) — The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping
  Stamina (imp:1.00) — The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getti
  Extent Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
  Dynamic Flexibility (imp:1.00) — The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with yo
  Gross Body Coordination (imp:1.00) — The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together wh
  Gross Body Equilibrium (imp:1.00) — The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unsta
  Night Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see under low-light conditions.
  Peripheral Vision (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes ar
  Depth Perception (imp:1.00) — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you
  Glare Sensitivity (imp:1.00) — The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
  Sound Localization (imp:1.00) — The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.

--- WORK ACTIVITIES ---
  Documenting/Recording Information (imp:4.41 lvl:3.42) — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in writte
  Working with Computers (imp:4.38 lvl:3.29) — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to progra
  Communicating with People Outside the Organization (imp:4.34 lvl:4.13) — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organizatio
  Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (imp:4.33 lvl:4.30) — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone,
  Getting Information (imp:4.31 lvl:4.95) — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sour
  Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (imp:4.09 lvl:4.77) — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
  Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (imp:3.98 lvl:4.88) — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your
  Performing Administrative Activities (imp:3.83 lvl:3.16) — Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files
  Analyzing Data or Information (imp:3.82 lvl:4.34) — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by break
  Processing Information (imp:3.58 lvl:3.73) — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying
  Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (imp:3.53 lvl:4.00) — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or 
  Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (imp:3.47 lvl:4.14) — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and m
  Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (imp:3.44 lvl:3.71) — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events o
  Making Decisions and Solving Problems (imp:3.25 lvl:3.95) — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and sol
  Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others (imp:3.24 lvl:2.64) — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
  Scheduling Work and Activities (imp:3.16 lvl:3.50) — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
  Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings (imp:3.14 lvl:3.76) — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment,
  Performing for or Working Directly with the Public (imp:3.07 lvl:3.05) — Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving
  Developing and Building Teams (imp:2.86 lvl:1.96) — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team membe
  Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others (imp:2.81 lvl:3.30) — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, 
  Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others (imp:2.80 lvl:2.48) — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
  Thinking Creatively (imp:2.72 lvl:2.74) — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, syste
  Assisting and Caring for Others (imp:2.54 lvl:2.04) — Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other pe
  Developing Objectives and Strategies (imp:2.40 lvl:1.96) — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to 
  Providing Consultation and Advice to Others (imp:2.30 lvl:1.99) — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical,
  Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People (imp:2.26 lvl:2.40) — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
  Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information (imp:2.21 lvl:2.03) — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resourc
  Coaching and Developing Others (imp:2.11 lvl:2.59) — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherw
  Training and Teaching Others (imp:2.05 lvl:1.57) — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or tr
  Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials (imp:1.97 lvl:1.02) — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors o
  Handling and Moving Objects (imp:1.97 lvl:2.20) — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials,
  Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates (imp:1.95 lvl:1.06) — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance 
  Selling or Influencing Others (imp:1.87 lvl:1.17) — Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or
  Monitoring and Controlling Resources (imp:1.78 lvl:1.79) — Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
  Controlling Machines and Processes (imp:1.73 lvl:0.73) — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines 
  Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment (imp:1.41) — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, s
  Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment (imp:1.33) — Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines,
  Performing General Physical Activities (imp:1.24) — Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require co
  Staffing Organizational Units (imp:1.22 lvl:0.30) — Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organ
  Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment (imp:1.19) — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, an
  Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment (imp:1.01) — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to t

--- WORK STYLES ---
  Dependability (imp:4.00) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Attention to Detail (imp:3.00) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Attention to Detail (imp:2.77) — A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
  Dependability (imp:2.65) — A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related o
  Integrity (imp:2.43) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Cautiousness (imp:2.06) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Integrity (imp:2.00) — A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
  Intellectual Curiosity (imp:1.93) — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Cooperation (imp:1.88) — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Perseverance (imp:1.80) — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Achievement Orientation (imp:1.77) — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Stress Tolerance (imp:1.61) — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control (imp:1.50) — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res
  Initiative (imp:1.32) — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Self-Confidence (imp:1.10) — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Sincerity (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Cautiousness (imp:1.00) — A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related
  Adaptability (imp:0.97) — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Social Orientation (imp:0.90) — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Empathy (imp:0.84) — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Innovation (imp:0.63) — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity (imp:0.58) — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Humility (imp:0.53) — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Optimism (imp:0.40) — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Leadership Orientation (imp:0.02) — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Innovation () — A tendency to be inventive, to be imaginative, and to adopt new perspectives on 
  Achievement Orientation () — A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, 
  Intellectual Curiosity () — A tendency to seek out and acquire new work-related knowledge and obtain a deep 
  Tolerance for Ambiguity () — A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
  Initiative () — A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may
  Adaptability () — A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas 
  Self-Confidence () — A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control 
  Perseverance () — A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in 
  Leadership Orientation () — A tendency to lead, take charge, offer opinions, and provide direction at work.
  Humility () — A tendency to be modest and humble when interacting with others at work.
  Sincerity () — A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, withou
  Empathy () — A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feel
  Cooperation () — A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
  Optimism () — A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even un
  Social Orientation () — A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
  Stress Tolerance () — A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
  Self-Control () — A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in res

--- TRANSFERABLE SKILLS ---
  Social Perceptiveness (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
  Service Orientation (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Actively looking for ways to help people.
  Complex Problem Solving (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and ev
  Judgment and Decision Making (imp:3.00 lvl:3.00) — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the m
  Time Management (imp:3.00 lvl:2.88) — Managing one's own time and the time of others.
  Coordination (imp:2.88 lvl:3.00) — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
  Persuasion (imp:2.75 lvl:2.88) — Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
  Negotiation (imp:2.75 lvl:2.62) — Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
  Instructing (imp:2.25 lvl:2.25) — Teaching others how to do something.
  Systems Analysis (imp:2.12 lvl:2.00) — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, 
  Systems Evaluation (imp:2.00 lvl:2.00) — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed 
  Management of Personnel Resources (imp:2.00 lvl:1.88) — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best 
  Programming (imp:1.75 lvl:0.88) — Writing computer programs for various purposes.
  Operations Monitoring (imp:1.75 lvl:0.75) — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working pr
  Technology Design (imp:1.62 lvl:0.62) — Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.
  Operations Analysis (imp:1.50 lvl:0.50) — Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
  Equipment Selection (imp:1.00) — Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
  Installation (imp:1.00) — Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
  Operation and Control (imp:1.00) — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
  Equipment Maintenance (imp:1.00) — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind o
  Troubleshooting (imp:1.00) — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
  Repairing (imp:1.00) — Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
  Quality Control Analysis (imp:1.00) — Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate
  Management of Financial Resources (imp:1.00) — Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for the
  Management of Material Resources (imp:1.00) — Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materi

--- NATIONAL WAGES ---
  total_employment : 392,880
  annual_median    : $62,890
  annual_pct10     : $44,740
  annual_pct25     : $50,340
  annual_pct75     : $80,080
  annual_pct90     : $101,500
  annual_mean      : $69,700
  hourly_median    : $30.24

--- GEOGRAPHIC DISPERSION ---
  highest_state    : District of Columbia ($89,750)
  lowest_state     : Guam ($37,920)
  dispersion_ratio : 2.367x

--- TOP STATES BY WAGE (54 total) ---
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:  310,490  median: $  61,840
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   47,670  median: $  67,290
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:   11,030  median: $  80,120
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:    6,970  median: $  94,570
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    5,060  median: $  61,800
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:    2,340  median: $  57,660
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    1,990  median: $  64,470
  Information                              emp:    1,730  median: $  87,390
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:    1,250  median: $  94,940
  Educational Services                     emp:    1,180  median: $  74,560

--- TOP INDUSTRIES BY EMPLOYMENT (19 total) ---
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services emp:  310,490  median: $  61,840
  Federal, State, and Local Government, excluding State and Local Government Schools and Hospitals and the U.S. Postal Service (OEWS Designation) emp:   47,670  median: $  67,290
  Finance and Insurance                    emp:   11,030  median: $  80,120
  Management of Companies and Enterprises  emp:    6,970  median: $  94,570
  Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services emp:    5,060  median: $  61,800
  Health Care and Social Assistance        emp:    2,340  median: $  57,660
  Other Services (except Public Administration) emp:    1,990  median: $  64,470
  Information                              emp:    1,730  median: $  87,390
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing       emp:    1,250  median: $  94,940
  Educational Services                     emp:    1,180  median: $  74,560

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The National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA), also branded as NALA – The Paralegal Association, is a professional organization for paralegals in the United States. Founded in April 1975 and headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the organization provides the Certified Paralegal (CP®) credential, the only paralegal certification accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). With approximately 6,000 individual members and more than 7,000 members through more than 60 affiliated state and local associations across 30 states, it is the largest paralegal membership organization in the country.


== History ==


=== Founding (1974–1975) ===
The origins of NALA trace back to the early 1970s when the paralegal profession was rapidly developing. In 1974, the National Association of Legal Secretaries (NALS), which had worked with the American Bar Association's Special Committee on Legal Assistants since 1968, created a task force to develop a national certification examination for legal assistants. After researching existing certification programs, the task force determined that a separate national association dedicated specifically to legal assistants was needed.
A proposal to form an independent association was developed when the task force met with the NALS Executive Committee in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in January 1975. Jane H. Terhune and Dorthea Jorde, both Professional Legal Secretaries, worked with NALS corporate attorney John M. Freese and NALS Executive Director Maxine Dover to draft the articles of incorporation, constitution, and bylaws.
The articles of incorporation for the National Association of Legal Assistants, Inc. were signed on April 19, 1975, in Minot, North Dakota, establishing the organization as an Oklahoma nonprofit corporation. Jane H. Terhune was elected as the first president. Marge L. Dover was hired as the first executive director on October 16, 1975, and served in that position for 40 years until 2015.


=== Development and growth ===
By March 1976, NALA membership had grown to more than 1,200, making it the largest national paralegal organization at that time. The first certification examination was administered in November 1976 to 90 candidates, with 42 achieving the Certified Legal Assistant (CLA) credential.
Key programs were established throughout the 1980s and 1990s, including specialty certifications (1982), the National Paralegal Utilization and Compensation Survey (1986), and web-based continuing education through NALACampus.com (1998). The organization also filed amicus briefs in significant Supreme Court cases, including Missouri v. Jenkins (1989), which established that paralegal time could be billed at market rates in attorney fee awards.
The Certified Paralegal (CP®) service mark was obtained from the United States Patent and Trademark Office in 2004. Two years later, the Advanced Certified Paralegal (ACP®) program was introduced for Certified Paralegals seeking specialized expertise.
The National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) accredited the Certified Paralegal program on April 30, 2014, making it the only nationally accredited paralegal certification program. The certification program has been reaccredited twice, with current accreditation extending through May 31, 2029. The organization rebranded to NALA – The Paralegal Association in 2016. NALA celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2025.


== Certification programs ==


=== Certified Paralegal (CP®) ===
More than 21,000 individuals have achieved the Certified Paralegal credential since 1976. The program is the only paralegal certification accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).
Two parts comprise the CP® examination. The Knowledge Exam is offered year-round and contains 120 multiple-choice questions covering ten areas, including the United States legal system, civil litigation, contracts, corporate/commercial law, criminal law and procedure, estate planning and probate, real estate and property law, torts, professional and ethical responsibility, and debtor/creditor and bankruptcy.
Candidates who pass the Knowledge Exam become eligible for the Skills Exam, offered quarterly. This section consists of a written essay focusing on legal writing and critical thinking. Renewal of the credential is required every five years through continuing legal education.
The CP® credential is recognized by the American Bar Association as a mark of high professional achievement, and more than 47 paralegal organizations and numerous state bar associations acknowledge it as the definitive paralegal certification.


=== Advanced Certified Paralegal (ACP®) ===
NALA introduced the Certified Legal Assistant Specialist (CLAS) exam in 1982 and rebranded it in 2006 as the Advanced Certified Paralegal program. This program has offered dozens of specialty courses for Certified Paralegals seeking to demonstrate advanced expertise in specific legal practice areas. Each course is approximately 20 hours in length and includes an assessment.
More than 3,500 individuals have earned the ACP® credential as of 2025. Eligibility for the ACP® credential is limited to current Certified Paralegals, though the courses are available for continuing education to any legal professional.


== Membership and structure ==
As a 501(c)(6) nonprofit organization governed by a Board of Directors, the organization maintains approximately 6,000 individual members as of 2025. Honorary membership status is granted to members who maintain active membership for at least 25 consecutive years. There are more than 350 honorary members as of 2025.
An affiliated association program began in 1977, allowing state and local paralegal organizations to partner with NALA. There are more than 60 NALA-affiliated associations across more than 30 states, representing more than 7,000 members. The Affiliated Associations Director serves as a voting member of the Board of Directors.


== Educational programs ==


=== Continuing legal education ===
NALA offers multiple continuing legal education programs. There are more than 200 on-demand webinars that are accessible 24/7 through the organization's website as of 2025, along with regularly scheduled live webinars throughout the year. The educational offerings cover diverse legal practice areas and professional development topics.


=== Annual conference ===
Since 1975, NALA has held an annual conference to provide continuing legal education credits and networking opportunities and host its annual business meetings. NALA held its 50th conference in 2025.


=== Publications ===
NALA has published Facts & Findings, its quarterly magazine, since 1975. Distribution reaches over 6,700 subscribers as of 2024. The magazine has received recognition from the APEX Awards for Publication Excellence.
NALA has also published several reference works, including the NALA Manual for Paralegals and Legal Assistants (six editions from 1979 to 2014) and The Paralegal's Companion: Fundamentals for Legal Practitioners and Those Preparing for the CP® Exam (2024).


== Advocacy ==
NALA has engaged in ongoing advocacy efforts on behalf of the paralegal profession since its founding, including filing amicus briefs in significant legal cases addressing paralegal utilization and fee awards.
In Missouri v. Jenkins (491 U.S. 274, 1989), NALA filed an amicus brief supporting the calculation of paralegal time at market rates rather than cost-based rates in attorney fee awards. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of this approach, establishing an important precedent for paralegal billing practices. The organization was specifically cited in Footnote 11 of the Court's opinion, which referenced a NALA survey showing that 77% of 1,800 legal assistants reported their law firms charged clients for paralegal work on an hourly billing basis.
NALA filed another amicus brief in Richlin Security Service Co. v. Chertoff (553 U.S. 571, 2008), supporting the award of paralegal fees at 

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ROLE SUMMARY:
Paralegals and Legal Assistants provide critical support to attorneys by conducting legal research, preparing documents, and managing case files. They investigate facts, organize evidence, and draft legal correspondence while maintaining detailed records and coordinating office activities. These professionals serve as the backbone of legal practices, handling substantive legal work under attorney supervision.

DAY IN THE LIFE:
A paralegal starts by reviewing case files and organizing exhibits for upcoming trials, then researches legal precedents using both traditional law libraries and online databases. They draft pleadings, contracts, and correspondence, ensuring all documents meet court formatting requirements before filing. Client interviews and meetings with other professionals require careful documentation of case details. Administrative tasks include managing attorney calendars, coordinating subpoena delivery, and maintaining up-to-date legal volumes. The day often ends with summarizing research findings and preparing briefing materials for attorney review.

WHO THRIVES:
Successful paralegals combine exceptional attention to detail with strong analytical thinking and written communication skills. They excel at managing multiple deadlines while maintaining accuracy under pressure, demonstrating high dependability and integrity in handling confidential information. These professionals enjoy research and problem-solving, possessing the patience to thoroughly investigate complex legal issues. Strong interpersonal skills enable effective client interaction and professional communication, while technological aptitude helps navigate legal databases and document management systems.

CAREER ENTRY:
Most paralegals enter with a bachelor's degree (36.9%) or associate's degree (20.1%), often supplemented by paralegal certificate programs from ABA-approved schools. Some employers accept high school graduates (18.6%) with on-the-job training, particularly for entry-level positions. Specialized knowledge in areas like corporate law, family law, or immigration can be developed through continuing education and experience.

CAREER TRAJECTORY:
Experienced paralegals often specialize in high-demand areas such as corporate law, intellectual property, or estate planning, commanding higher salaries. Career advancement includes senior paralegal roles, paralegal supervisor positions, or legal office management. Some transition to related fields like court administration, legal compliance, or pursue law school to become attorneys.

MARKET INTELLIGENCE:
The paralegal field employs 392,880 professionals with a median annual salary of $62,890 (BLS OEWS May 2025), ranging from $44,740 to $101,500. Geographic variation is significant, with District of Columbia offering the highest wages at $89,750 compared to Guam's $37,920, representing a 2.37x differential. Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services employs 310,490 paralegals, while government sectors provide 47,670 positions. Demand remains strong as law firms seek to control costs by leveraging paralegal expertise for tasks traditionally performed by attorneys.

AUTOMATION OUTLOOK:
Paralegals face moderate automation risk as AI tools increasingly handle routine document review and basic legal research. However, their critical thinking abilities, client interaction skills, and complex case analysis remain difficult to automate, particularly for specialized practice areas requiring nuanced judgment.

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