career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Judicial Law Clerks and Paralegals and Legal Assistants. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Judicial Law Clerks | Paralegals and Legal Assistants |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 23-1012 | 23-2011 |
| title | Judicial Law Clerks | Paralegals and Legal Assistants |
| onet code | 23-1012.00 | 23-2011.00 |
| description | Assist judges in court or by conducting research or preparing legal documents. | Assist lawyers by investigating facts, preparing legal documents, or researching legal precedent. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action. |
| job zone | 5 | 3 |
| major group | 23 | 23 |
| tot emp | 13,220 | 367,220 |
| a mean | 69,850 | 66,510 |
| a median | 60,400 | 61,010 |
| a pct10 | 42,000 | 39,710 |
| a pct25 | 49,840 | 48,190 |
| a pct75 | 78,060 | 78,280 |
| a pct90 | 113,150 | 98,990 |
| h mean | 33 | 31 |
| h median | 29 | 29 |
The CertifyWize editorial team aggregates and verifies careers data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0. Every statistic on this site is cross-referenced against the official source before publication, with quarterly re-verification cycles.
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