What is the average starting salary of a paralegal?
Asked by Lexee!
What is the highest gross salary a paralegal can make in NY? and why are people always against the profession? Everyone I come in contact with, and I tell them I'm going to school for the certification they always have something stupid to say. Mabee I don't want to become an attorney, at this point and time in my life. I want to do that when I have more experience as a paralegal.

Best Answer:
Here's a chart from PayScale.com showing the median salary of a paralegal based on years of experience: http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Paralegal/Salary/by_Years_Experience&src=yahooA It shows that the median starting salary of a paralegal in the U.S. is $34,610. And here's another chart showing the median salary of a paralegal in different cities, including NYC: http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Paralegal/Salary/by_City&src=yahooA To find more accurate salary data for your specific paralegal posistion - taking factors such as employment setting, qualifications, location, etc. into consideration - you can take PayScale's free salary survey. http://www.payscale.com Hope that helps
http://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Paralegal/Salary&src=yahooA
Answered by Salary Helper

The opportunities for a paralegal really depends on the specialty. The most in demand paralegals are those in the litigation field; followed by corporate paralegals who are responsible for maintaining corporate records, articles of incorporation, etc. While the "least" marketable [but the "highest" paid] paralegals are in the field of intellectual property [i.e., patents, trademarks] and immigration law. In conclusion, choose your paralegal courses accordingly, with emphasis on litigation preparation [discovery], docketing/calendaring of incoming pleadings [calendaring] and trial preparation [creating Exhibit tabs, Bajii jury instructions, etc.]. The "pro" side of a litigation paralegal is often "unlimited" overtime which can amount to a high salary range of $65,000 to $75,000 per year, while the "downside," being constantly pressured to meet a monthly client billable quota. And failing to meet that quota, often results in the paralegal's overnight dismissal. It's not a pretty picture. I just want to lay out what really happens in the real world of litigators and their relationship with subordinate paralegals. Good luck!
Answered by vicseo