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 |
130 Small |
& |
6.9% |
5.2% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| Charleston-Effingham-Centralia Area |
118 Small |
& |
9.3% |
2.9% |
>>>> |
14 Very few |
| Cook County |
8,957 Very large |
& |
15.2% |
9.2% |
>>>> |
1,159 Very High |
| Decatur Area |
72 Small |
& |
5.6% |
3.8% |
>>>> |
8 Very few |
| DeKalb-Elgin-Aurora Area |
308 Medium |
& |
16.2% |
10.3% |
>>>> |
40 Few |
| Du Page County |
928 Large |
& |
15.4% |
8.8% |
>>>> |
121 Moderate |
| Edwardsville Area |
273 Large |
& |
13.9% |
12.4% |
>>>> |
35 Few |
| Jacksonville-Carlinville-Litchfield Area |
45 Small |
& |
8.9% |
-0.2% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Kankakee-Morris-Pontiac Area |
68 Small |
& |
11.8% |
6.0% |
>>>> |
9 Very few |
| Lake County |
453 Medium |
& |
28.5% |
11.7% |
>>>> |
68 Few |
| McHenry County |
125 Medium |
& |
14.4% |
7.6% |
>>>> |
16 Very few |
| Mt Vernon-Marion-Carbondale Area |
128 Medium |
& |
7.0% |
4.4% |
>>>> |
15 Very few |
| Northwest Illinois Area |
123 Small |
& |
17.9% |
4.3% |
>>>> |
16 Very few |
| Peoria-Bloomington Area |
484 Large |
& |
10.7% |
4.5% |
>>>> |
59 Few |
| Quincy-Macomb-Galesburg Area |
89 Small |
& |
12.4% |
3.5% |
>>>> |
11 Very few |
| Rock Island-Moline Area |
197 Medium |
& |
6.1% |
5.6% |
>>>> |
23 Few |
| Rockford Area |
180 Medium |
& |
10.6% |
6.6% |
>>>> |
22 Very few |
| Shawnee National Forest Area |
45 Small |
& |
6.7% |
1.1% |
>>>> |
5 Very few |
| Springfield Area |
226 Medium |
& |
6.2% |
4.6% |
>>>> |
26 Few |
| St Louis-Belleville Area |
307 Medium |
& |
4.6% |
0.9% |
>>>> |
34 Few |
| Vermilion County |
27 Very small |
& |
-3.7% |
-0.5% |
>>>> |
3 Very few |
| Will County |
204 Small |
& |
18.6% |
14.9% |
>>>> |
28 Very few |
| United States |
352,800 Large |
& |
14.1% |
5.3% |
>>>> |
45,800 High |