Median / Average Pay ($)
- $29.33 / hour (BLS.gov)
- $28.72 / hour (ZipRecruiter.com)
- $34.10 / hour (Jooble.org)
- $24.01 / hour (Zippia.com)
Services Provided
- Documentation – Assembling hearing binders (e.g., witness kits), managing subpoenaed paperwork, and drafting formal documents such as contracts and deeds; includes administrative support for transactions like reviewing titles, submitting business formation documents, and performing lien searches.
- Legal Research – Reviewing documents and other sources relevant to client cases, summarizing, researching case laws, and ensuring the coherence of materials attorneys must review.
- Case Management – Managing calendars to keep case work and scheduling organized, overseeing storage, distribution, and, if relevant, duplication of case files; additionally, observing court deadlines for compliance.
- Client Interaction – Engaging in limited communication with clients, such as conducting a supervised interview, submitting requests for information, or delivering instructions, especially regarding procedures; however, this does not constitute legal advice nor may it be presented as such.
- Court-Related Work – Filing electronic or hard copy documents with the court, preparing exhibits, and scheduling with court clerks (or other relevant parties such as process servicers); providing support (as needed and allowed) during court appointments.