Compare Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except... & Paralegals and Legal Assistants District Of Columbia

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Salary

View the mid-level salary in both your current job and your selected occupation. (Annual salaries apply to people who work full-time year-round.)

Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal,... $50,600
Paralegals and Legal Assistants $87,600

Similar skills & knowledge

These skills are commonly used in both your current job and your selected occupation.

English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Administrative
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.

Computers and Electronics
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.

Critical Thinking
Thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem.

Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Reading Comprehension
Reading work-related information.

Speaking
Talking to others.

Active Learning
Figuring out how to use new ideas or things.

Active Listening
Listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions.

Writing
Writing things for co-workers or customers.


skills & knowledge Gaps

These are areas where you might have skill gaps. People working in your selected job generally need higher levels in these skill and knowledge areas than people working in your current job.

Law and Government Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
Very Low
Law and Government Skills & Knowledge Gaps for Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Medium

Law and Government
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.

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Typical Level Of Training

See how much education people typically have in your selected job, and then use the link to find training programs in your local area.

Typical level Of training for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

High school diploma or equivalent

Typical level Of training for Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Paralegals and Legal Assistants

Licensing

Many states require licenses for certain jobs. See if your selected occupation requires a license and if so, follow the link to find information for your state.

Licensing for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

No license found in District of Columbia

Licensing for Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Paralegals and Legal Assistants

No license found in District of Columbia


Certification

Certifications help you get ahead or qualify for different jobs. You usually have to pass a test to earn one, and then you can show employers that you have the skills and knowledge needed to do well on the job.

Certification for Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive

20 related certifications

Certification for Paralegals and Legal Assistants
Paralegals and Legal Assistants

7 related certifications

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