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Legal Assistant, Paralegal

Texas Woman's University (TWU)

  • A program that prepares individuals to perform research, drafting, investigatory, record-keeping and related administrative functions under the supervision of an attorney or court. Includes instruction in legal research, drafting legal documents, appraising, pleading, courthouse procedures, and legal specializations. Find Colleges Offering Legal Assistant, Paralegal Degree.
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    • Job 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 and Wages

      Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division

      • Total Employment: 4,580
      • Average Annual Salary: $56,820
      • Average Hourly Rate: $27.32

      Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division

      • Total Employment: 1,070
      • Average Annual Salary: $51,930
      • Average Hourly Rate: $24.96
      Projections
      • Total Employment (2006): 237,703
      • Total Employment Projected (2016): 290,570
      • Percent Job Growth: 22.24%
      Important Abilities
      • Oral Comprehension
      • Written Comprehension
      • Oral Expression
      • Written Expression
      • Near Vision
      • Speech Clarity
    • Job Description
      Search real estate records, examine titles, or summarize pertinent legal or insurance details for a variety of purposes. May compile lists of mortgages, contracts, and other instruments pertaining to titles by searching public and private records for law firms, real estate agencies, or title insurance companies.
      Salary and Wages

      Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX Metropolitan Division

      • Total Employment: 3,250
      • Average Annual Salary: $44,720
      • Average Hourly Rate: $21.50

      Fort Worth-Arlington, TX Metropolitan Division

      • Total Employment: 520
      • Average Annual Salary: $41,080
      • Average Hourly Rate: $19.75
      Projections
      • Total Employment (2006): 69,009
      • Total Employment Projected (2016): 68,167
      • Percent Job Growth: -1.2%
      Important Abilities
      • Oral Comprehension
      • Written Comprehension
      • Oral Expression
      • Written Expression
      • Speech Recognition
      • Speech Clarity
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    Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details
    Legal Assistant, Paralegal
     Total
    Overall
    All Students12
     
    By Gender
    Male-
    Female12
     
    By Race
    Non-Resident Alien-
    American Indian-
    Black2
    Asian-
    Hispanic2
    White8
    Unknown-
     
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    • 3600 N Garfield
      Midland, TX 79705
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    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 15
    • Highest Degree Offered: Bachelor's
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    • Highest Degree Offered: Bachelor's
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    Alvin Community College
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    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 20
    • Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
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    • Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
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    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 18
    • Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
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    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 9
    • Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
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    Austin Community College District
    • 5930 Middle Fiskville Rd
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    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 23
    • Highest Degree Offered: Associate's
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    Central Texas College
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    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 11
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    Collin County Community College District
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    • Degrees or Certifications Awarded For This Program: 21
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