Occupation is in demand.
The table below provides information about the number of workers in this career in various regions. It also provides information about the expected growth rate and future job openings.
Employment
Major employers:
- Private law firms
- Local, state, and federal government agencies
Outlook
Demand for this career will grow much faster than average. Law firms are trying to meet customers' needs and lower their costs. Hiring additional paralegals instead of lawyers lowers the amount a firm pays in wages. Legal aid, which works with low income and elderly people, may also hire paralegals to continue to offer legal services at a low cost.
Competition will be strong as there are many applicants for jobs. Job prospects will be best for those who are fully trained and have experience with computers and databases.
Paralegals (CIS 100146)
| Location | Employment | & | Growth | >>>> | Annual openings | |
| This occupation |
All occupations |
|||||
| Illinois |
13,540 Large |
& |
14.4% |
8.2% |
>>>> |
1,737 High |
| Champaign Area |
135 Small |
& |
8.9% |
-0.9% |
>>>> |
16 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
121 Small |
& |
9.9% |
1.2% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| Cook County |
9,218 Very large |
& |
7.3% |
0.6% |
>>>> |
1,079 Very High |
| Decatur Area |
77 Small |
& |
10.4% |
5.5% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
335 Medium |
& |
8.1% |
2.5% |
>>>> |
40 Few |
| Du Page County |
919 Large |
& |
9.0% |
3.3% |
>>>> |
110 Moderate |
| Edwardsville Area |
286 Large |
& |
11.5% |
5.5% |
>>>> |
35 Few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
47 Small |
& |
-4.3% |
-2.1% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
73 Small |
& |
8.2% |
5.8% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Lake County |
447 Medium |
& |
13.6% |
1.9% |
>>>> |
57 Few |
| McHenry County |
133 Small |
& |
9.8% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
16 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
139 Medium |
& |
7.9% |
1.0% |
>>>> |
16 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
137 Medium |
& |
13.1% |
2.6% |
>>>> |
18 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
487 Large |
& |
7.8% |
-1.9% |
>>>> |
58 Few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
94 Small |
& |
4.3% |
-1.1% |
>>>> |
10 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
184 Medium |
& |
2.7% |
-1.8% |
>>>> |
20 Few |
| Rockford Area |
191 Medium |
& |
7.3% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
22 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
43 Small |
& |
2.3% |
-2.3% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
235 Medium |
& |
9.4% |
0.0% |
>>>> |
28 Few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
320 Large |
& |
2.5% |
-1.7% |
>>>> |
36 Few |
| Vermilion County |
29 Very small |
& |
6.9% |
-3.0% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Will County |
213 Medium |
& |
5.6% |
4.1% |
>>>> |
24 Very few |
| United States |
352,800 Large |
& |
14.1% |
5.3% |
>>>> |
45,800 High |