O*NET-SOC 23-2011.00
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.
From O*NET 30.3
Tasks
From O*NET 30.3, by importance, as O*NET OnLine lists them
Free · O*NET 30.3- Prepare affidavits or other documents, such as legal correspondence, and organize and maintain documents in paper or electronic filing system.Core18491
- Prepare, edit, or review legal documents, including legislation, briefs, pleadings, appeals, wills, contracts, and real estate closing statements.Core23994
- Investigate facts and law of cases and search pertinent sources, such as public records and internet sources, to determine causes of action and to prepare cases.Core21062
- Prepare for trial by performing tasks such as organizing exhibits.Core18492
- Meet with clients and other professionals to discuss details of cases.Core18493
- Gather and analyze research data, such as statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, and documents.Core1636
- File pleadings with court clerks.Supplemental18494
- Direct and coordinate law office activity, including delivery of subpoenas.Supplemental1639
- Call upon witnesses to testify at hearings.Supplemental1638
- Arbitrate disputes between parties and assist in the real estate closing process, such as by reviewing title searches.Supplemental18496
- Appraise and inventory real and personal property for estate planning.Supplemental1642
- Keep and monitor legal volumes to ensure that the law library is up-to-date.Supplemental1641
Technology Skills
From O*NET 30.3, 97 examples in 24 categories, 13 Hot Technology
Free · O*NET 30.3Analytical or scientific software
- a la mode WinTOTAL
- Case analysis software
- Electronic discovery software
- LexisNexis Applied Discovery
- LexisNexis Concordance
- LexisNexis CourtLink Strategic Profiles
- Litigation support software
- Uniscribe
- Wilson's Computer Applications RealEasy Appraisals
Document management software
- AbacusNext HotDocs
- Adobe AcrobatHot Technology
- Appligent Citation FDFMerge
- CaseSoft DepPrep
- CaseSoft TextMap
- Document management system software
- Electronic transcription management software
- iManage document management software
- Inmagic DB/TextWorks
- IntelliPDF CURVES
- Iron Mountain Accutrac records management software
- LexisNexis File and Serve
- LexisNexis Total Search
- Microsoft SharePointHot Technology
- Microsoft SharePoint Server
- NetDocuments
- Nuance Power PDF
- OmniRIM Records Management Suite
- PDF Snake Easy Bates
- Records management software
- Summation Blaze
Information retrieval or search software
- American LegalNet USCourtForms
- dtSearch
- Fastcase legal software
- FindForms
- FindLaw Code of Federal Regulations CFR
- LawManager
- LexisNexis
- LexisNexis Company Analyzer
- LexisNexis SmartLinx
- Online database search and retrieval software
- Online public records search software
- Online title search and property report software
- Ovid SilverPlatter WebSPIRS
- THOMAS Global Register
- Thomson CompuMark SAEGIS
- Thomson Reuters WestlawIn Demand
- Thomson Reuters Westlaw Edge
- Thomson West FindLaw
Desktop publishing software
- Blumbeg Drafting Libraries
- Dataflight Opticon
- Digital contract software
- Microsoft Publisher
- ProForce Paralegal Pro-Pack
- Sure Will Writer
Categorization or classification software
- Bowne JFS Litigator's Notebook
Data base user interface and query software
- Bridgeway eCounsel
- Corporate Focus Solium Shareworks
- Database software
- Fund Software ATIDS
- LexisNexis CaseMap
- LexisNexis CodeMaster
- LexisNexis Time Matters
- Microsoft AccessHot Technology
- Orion Law Management Systems OrionIn Demand
- Practice management software PMS
- Relational database software
- Relativity e-Discovery
- Saga Practice Manager
- TrialWorks
Pattern design software
- CaseSoft TimeMap
Library software
- Computer access catalog software
Office suite software
- Corel WordPerfect Office Suite
- Google Workspace softwareHot Technology
- Microsoft Office softwareHot TechnologyIn Demand
Cloud-based data access and sharing software
- Dropbox
- Google Drive
Word processing software
- Google DocsHot Technology
- Legal document software
- LexisNexis CheckCite
- Microsoft WordHot TechnologyIn Demand
- The Sackett Group MacPac for Legal
Electronic mail software
- IBM Notes
- Microsoft OutlookHot TechnologyIn Demand
Accounting software
- Intuit QuickBooksHot Technology
- Tax software
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft ExcelHot TechnologyIn Demand
Presentation software
- Microsoft PowerPointHot TechnologyIn Demand
Project management software
- Microsoft ProjectHot Technology
Business intelligence and data analysis software
- MicroStrategy
Optical character reader OCR or scanning software
- Optical character recognition OCR software
Customer relationship management CRM software
- Software Technology PracticeMaster
- Thomson West ProLaw
Video creation and editing software
- Thomson Reuters LiveNote Stream
Transaction server software
- Tumbleweed SecureTransport
Internet browser software
- Web browser software
Video conferencing software
- ZoomHot Technology
File versioning software
- Zylab ZyImage
Detailed Work Activities
From O*NET 30.3, under their work activities; open one for the AI skills Workforce Automation maps to it
Free · O*NET 30.3Getting Information
Evaluate information related to legal matters in public or personal records.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Research relevant legal materials to aid decision making.
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Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People
Evaluate condition of properties.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Appraise property values.
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Analyzing Data or Information
Identify implications for cases from legal precedents or other legal information.
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Documenting/Recording Information
Maintain the order of legal documents.
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Prepare information or documentation related to legal or regulatory matters.
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Prepare legal documents.
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Meet with individuals involved in legal processes to provide information and clarify issues.
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Confer with court staff to clarify information.
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Communicating with People Outside the Organization
Represent the interests of clients in legal proceedings.
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Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Arbitrate disputes between parties to resolve legal conflicts.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
- No tools yet
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Coordinate legal schedules or activities.
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Performing Administrative Activities
Perform administrative or clerical tasks.
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Serve court ordered documents.
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openWFA (Workforce Automation) analysis: 0 of 0 AI skills mapped to this activity, by automation level
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Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Inventory materials or equipment.
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Job Zone
From O*NET 30.3
Free · O*NET 30.3Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Workforce Automation analysis, not part of the source
WFA coverage: AI skills for this job
WFA · Part of the paid plan when accounts openPilot mapping: these skill links come from our seed list and haven’t been reviewed yet. Expect them to change as each one is checked.
Equivalents
NICE work roles, with their DCWF equivalents
Mapped to this job by the ETO-CSET NICE/O*NET crosswalk (2024); roles from NICE Framework Components v2.2.0, DCWF equivalents from DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)
Free · NICE Framework Components v2.2.0 and DoD DCWF Tool v5.3 (2026-09-25)No NICE work role maps to this job.