What is the employment outlook for paralegal professionals?

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According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, the growth for paralegals and legal assistants, between the years 2012 and 2022 is 17%, which is much faster than the 11% average for all occupations. In the same time period, the employment change is expected to be 46,200, with nearly 277,000 number of jobs for paralegals in 2012. (Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics)