Description:

• Assist lawyers by researching legal precedent, investigating facts, or preparing legal documents. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action.

Salary Range*:

• $35,000-$52,000.
  

Job Growth:

• 22.2% from 2006-2016.
  

Education Required:

• Associate degree.
  

Relevant Military Jobs:

• Legal Specialists and Court Reporters.

Branch of Service Offering Job:

• Army; Air Force; Marines; Navy.

Core Skills:

• Reading comprehension, decipher validity of documents. Work under pressure, deadlines. Excellent organizational and writing skills.
  

Examples of Employers:

• All major law firms like Skadden Arps, Cravath, et al. and other Fortune 500 companies like JP Morgan Chase, Liberty Mutual, AIG, et al.
  

Job Openings:

• 84,000 total from 2006-2016.
  

Difficulty for Entry:

• Low, due to education requirements and growing number of jobs.

Sources: PayScale; Bureau of Labor Statistics.

*Note: Salaries will vary based on years of relevant work experience,
education, and other employer requirements.