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Paralegal Career Choice: Public Service or Private Practice

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According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of paralegals and legal assistants is projected to grow 12 percent from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations. Paralegals and legal assistants held about 345,600 jobs in 2020. Here in Illinois, www.2.illinois.gov Federal Government 5%.

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The Pros and Cons of Going Solo vs. Large Firm

Paralegal Bootcamp

I hear about the low incoming wages for new legal assistants, and yes, someone at Chick-Fil-A might indeed make a larger hourly wage than a new, incoming paralegal. Looking back to 2020 information, the mean hourly wages for Paralegals and Legal Assistants was $27.22 See Paralegals and Legal Assistants (bls.gov).

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‘The Law of Disposable Children’

The Crime Report

“I have never seen a young person do better because of detention,” said Rachel Shapiro, an attorney with the Juvenile Justice Project, which provides legal assistance to students with disabilities.

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Grammar Giggle – Geographically Challenged

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And I’m not sure how they expected us to get from Athens, GREECE, to Athens, Illinois, on the return trip. See the errors below: For reference, our original flight was to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and then on to Athens. This is a major airline and I will have a hard time having them near the top of my list for future flights.

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ABA Survey: Lawyer Demographics and Wage Data in 2021

MyCase

Not surprisingly, states with some of the largest cities have the most lawyers in 2021, including New York (185, 076), California (167, 709), Texas (93, 821), Florida (77, 223), and Illinois (62,720). Paralegals and legal assistants earned significantly less than attorneys in 2020, with an average wage of $56,610.

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Self-Help Information by the Courts in 2021

CourtTechBulletin

The number of forms/filings for the self-represented is extensive and listed at: [link] Idaho Judicial Branch also has made their Court Assistance Office and Self-Help Center available at: [link] The Illinois Judiciary links to their Supreme Court's Commission on Access to Justice web page at: [link] We also very much like their first-level "buttons" (..)

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$4.3M in Grants to 36 Legal Services Programs Underscore Role of Tech in Driving Access to Justice

LawSites

It will use a $93,290 grant to support Legal Navigator , which employs artificial intelligence and other cutting-edge technologies to help states guide low-income individuals to the best forms of legal assistance available. The project will also create pathways for new states and partners to utilize Legal Navigator.