Legal Occupations
| OCCUPATION | JOB SUMMARY | ENTRY-LEVEL EDUCATION  |
2010 MEDIAN PAY |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Court Reporters |
Court reporters attend legal proceedings and public speaking events to create word-for-word transcriptions. Some court reporters provide captioning for television and at public events. |
Postsecondary non-degree award | $47,700 |
|
Judges, Mediators, and Hearing Officers |
Judges, mediators, and hearing officers apply the law to court cases and oversee the legal process in courts. They also resolve administrative disputes and facilitate negotiations between opposing parties. |
See How to Become One | $91,880 |
|
Lawyers |
Lawyers advise and represent individuals, businesses, or government agencies on legal issues or disputes. |
Doctoral or professional degree | $112,760 |
|
Paralegals and Legal Assistants |
Paralegals and legal assistants do a variety of tasks to support lawyers, including maintaining and organizing files, conducting legal research, and drafting documents. |
Associate’s degree | $46,680 |
Publish Date: Thursday, March 29, 2012
