Paralegal

Supports legal professionals by researching matters, preparing documents, managing files and assisting with case administration. Explore current demand, important skills and estimated junior, mid-level and senior salaries, plus 2 linked programmes across 2 universities. Enter your subjects and marks to discover which linked programmes you may qualify for.

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Career overview

What does a Paralegal do?

Supports legal professionals by researching matters, preparing documents, managing files and assisting with case administration.

Demand level: Medium

Earning potential

Estimated annual salaries

JuniorR180 000 p.a.Mid-levelR300 000 p.a.SeniorR480 000 p.a.

Salary figures are estimates and may vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

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Skills linked to this career

Attention to detail · EssentialLegal research · EssentialLegal writing · EssentialCommunication · ImportantDocument management · Important
Study routes

Programmes linked to this career

These are some of the programmes currently connected to this career in VX Course Match.

Bachelor of Paralegal Studies — Cape Peninsula University of Technology

BA (LAW) — University of Johannesburg

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What does a Paralegal do?

Supports legal professionals by researching matters, preparing documents, managing files and assisting with case administration.

What skills are important for this career?

Important skills include Attention to detail, Legal research, Legal writing, Communication, Document management.

What salary can I expect?

VX provides junior, mid-level and senior annual salary estimates. Actual earnings vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

Which programmes can lead to this career?

2 linked programmes are currently available in the VX database. Use Course Match to see which ones fit your subjects and marks.