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Roles

Paralegals and Legal Assistants

Legal · Associate's degree

SALARY RANGE

$28,416

10th

$40,256

25th

$59,200

Median

$82,880

75th

$100,640

90th

Median hourly: $28.46/hr

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024 OEWS (most recent release)

EMPLOYMENT OUTLOOK

Growth outlook: As fast as average

Projected change: +2.0% (+701 jobs)

Projection period: 2024-2034

Typical education: Associate's degree

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2024-2034 Employment Projections

ORUNE'S AI ANALYSIS

Based on O*NET task data and published AI research

3

AI handles independently

4

AI assists (and growing)

1

Distinctly human

AI currently handles 3 of 8 tasks independently, assists with 4 more, and 1 remain distinctly human. The balance is shifting as AI capabilities grow.

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Salary and employment data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2024 OEWS, 2024-2034 Employment Projections).

Task analysis based on O*NET occupational data and published AI research.

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