001482 Journeyman Paralegal: civilian jobs and resume guide
The O*NET Military Crosswalk connects this Journeyman Paralegal designation to Legal Secretaries and Administrative Assistants. Review each civilian direction's published work details, then keep only experience you can verify. The connection does not prove that you performed a mapped task.
About this designation: The source identifies this designation as Journeyman Paralegal. Its shared civilian crosswalk evidence does not establish which duties, tools, credentials, or level of responsibility you personally held.
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resume-ready civilian direction
$55,570
Median national pay for Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant
These are the civilian occupations O*NET connects to this military code. They are options to explore—not a ranking, a license, or proof that you performed every duty listed.
Perform secretarial duties using legal terminology, procedures, and documents. Prepare legal papers and correspondence, such as summonses, complaints, motions, and subpoenas. May also assist with legal research.
Typical national pay$44,450–$71,970Median $55,570 · BLS OEWS 2025
Pay can vary by location, employer, schedule, credentials, and experience.
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Requirements and work details
O*NET Job Zone 3: medium preparation is usually needed.
O*NET does not establish a universal civilian license for this occupation. Employers may still require credentials.
Example civilian duties from O*NET
Organize and maintain law libraries, documents, and case files.
Mail, fax, or arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
Prepare and distribute invoices to bill clients or pay account expenses.
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Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant
Summary
Legal secretary performing secretarial duties with legal terminology and documents, preparing legal papers and correspondence while assisting with legal research and maintaining organized case files
Experience
Legal Secretary and Administrative Assistant
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Organized and maintained law libraries, documents, and case files for attorneys
Prepared, proofread, and processed legal documents, including summonses and subpoenas
Mailed, faxed, or arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients and court officials
Assisted attorneys in collecting information such as employment and medical records
Scheduled and made appointments for attorneys, ensuring efficient time management
Reviewed legal publications and performed database searches for relevant laws and court decisions
Attended legal meetings, such as client interviews and hearings, and took notes
Searching files, Obtaining personal information, Proofreading files, Operating office equipment
Working With People
Providing information, Answering telephones
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On site, Remote
Education
Certificate Your training program, Year
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The mapped civilian record lists this task: Organize and maintain law libraries, documents, and case files. Identify comparable experience only if you can verify it.
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Organize and maintain law libraries, documents, and case files.
Mail, fax, or arrange for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials.
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Editorial reviewer: Rung Guru editorial QA. Approved: 2026-08-09T19:35:00+00:00.
Structured guidance last changed: 2026-08-08. Source-verification dates appear with each source below.
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