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Paralegals and Legal Assistants

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.

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Parachute skills

  1. Pay attention to details - Data (4.90)
  2. Research - Data (4.50)
  3. Speak - People (4.40)
  4. Communicate well, in writing - People (4.40)
  5. Listen - People (4.25)
  6. Communicate well, in person - People (4.25)
  7. Control, expedite things - Things (4.22)
  8. Compile, keep records, file, retrieve - Data (4.22)
  9. Organize, classify - Data (4.22)
  10. Convey warmth and empathy - People (4.21)
  11. Serve, care for, follow instructions faithfully - People (4.21)
  12. Follow through, get things done - People (4.19)
  13. Use my brain - Data (4.11)
  14. Interview, draw out - People (4.01)
  15. Analyze, break down into its parts - Data (3.91)
  16. Create, innovate, invent - Data (3.78)
  17. Initiate, lead, be a pioneer - People (3.78)
  18. Use acute senses (hearing, smell, taste, sight) - Data (3.62)
  19. Synthesize, combine parts into a whole - Data (3.50)

ONET Skills

ONET Abilities

ONET Work Styles
  1. Reading Comprehension (4.00)
  2. Active Listening (3.75)
  3. Writing (3.62)
  4. Speaking (3.62)
  1. Oral Comprehension (4.25)
  2. Written Comprehension (4.25)
  3. Oral Expression (4.25)
  4. Written Expression (4.00)
  5. Near Vision (3.62)
  6. Speech Clarity (3.62)
  7. Information Ordering (3.50)
  8. Speech Recognition (3.50)
  1. Attention to Detail (4.90)
  2. Cooperation (4.70)
  3. Dependability (4.59)
  4. Integrity (4.57)
  5. Initiative (4.39)
  6. Independence (4.34)
  7. Stress Tolerance (4.30)
  8. Concern for Others (4.21)
  9. Persistence (4.19)
  10. Self Control (4.18)
  11. Analytical Thinking (4.11)
  12. Adaptability/Flexibility (4.01)
  13. Achievement/Effort (3.92)
  14. Leadership (3.78)
  15. Innovation (3.78)

Work Activities

Detailed Work Activities
  1. Interacting With Computers (4.54)
  2. Getting Information (4.50)
  3. Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work (4.44)
  4. Communicating with Persons Outside Organization (4.40)
  5. Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates (4.28)
  6. Processing Information (4.22)
  7. Documenting/Recording Information (4.19)
  8. Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge (4.01)
  9. Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships (3.99)
  10. Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards (3.92)
  11. Analyzing Data or Information (3.91)
  12. Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events (3.51)
  13. Performing Administrative Activities (3.51)
  1. Assist With Legal Research (4.50)
  2. Search Legal Records (4.50)
  3. Obtain General Information In Legal Office Setting (4.50)
  4. Write Legal Correspondence (4.40)
  5. Make Presentations (4.40)
  6. Communicate Technical Information (4.40)
  7. Compile Evidence For Court Actions (4.22)
  8. Organize Reference Materials (4.22)
  9. Compile Information For Court Cases (4.22)
  10. Conduct Legal Research (4.22)
  11. Use Interviewing Procedures (4.01)
  12. Use Oral Or Written Communication Techniques (4.01)
  13. Follow Rules Of Evidence Procedures In Legal Setting (4.01)
  14. Use Knowledge Of Legal Procedural Rules (4.01)
  15. Examine Data Against Legal Precedents (3.92)
  16. Analyze Legal Questions (3.91)
  17. Analyze Existing Evidence Or Facts (3.91)
  18. Maintain Records, Reports, Or Files (3.51)
  19. Understand Legal Terminology (3.51)
  20. File Documents In Court (3.51)
  21. Maintain Legal Forms (3.51)
  22. Organize Legal Information Or Records (3.51)