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Introduction
and Table of Contents
The Participants
The data is based on analysis
of the responses to the 2008 National Utilization and Compensation Survey report
which was collected by a web based survey from October 15, 2007-February 15,
2008. There were 1434 responses received and utilized for this report. 5% of
the population are males; 95% are females. The average age of survey
participants is 45. 66% of the participants are members of NALA; 67% have
received the Certified Legal Assistant/ Certified Paralegal credential.
Respondents are from a diverse
geographical area. Forty-eight states, the Virgin Islands and the District of
Columbia are represented by the population. Among the regions of the United
States, the Southeast region was represented by 42% of the respondents;
Southwest region was represented by 20%; Far West was represented by 11%; Plains
States was represented by 14%; Great Lakes was represented by 5%; Rocky
Mountain states were represented by 4%; and New England/Mid East was represented
by 4% of the respondents. The average population of the cities represented is
544,897.
The respondents have about 18
years of legal experience; 8 years with the same employer. Most (64%) of
respondents work for a private law firm, and, of those, 61% work in firms of
1-10 attorneys; 18% of the respondents work for corporations. With reference to
educational backgrounds, 42 of respondents have a bachelor’s degree; 36 have an
associate’s degree.
The 2008 National Utilization
and Compensation Survey presents information concerning the work environment,
duties and responsibilities, billing rates and compensation levels of legal
assistants. Conducted bi-annually since 1986, the survey analysis includes a
review of current findings in comparison with findings of previous surveys.
Economic data is presented in terms of such factors as size of city, size of
firm, educational backgrounds, years of experience, and specialty area of
practice.
Please click on any of the following sections for reports
of the survey findings. The files are in pdf format. If you do
not have this already, download the Adobe reader - at no cost - from the
following web site.
These reports are lengthy - we appreciate
your patience in waiting for the download.
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The Participants Including
Education and Experience |
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Firm Environment
Duties and Responsibilities
Specialty Areas and Professional Development |
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Paralegal Billing
Rates |
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Paralegal
Salary and
Compensation Levels |
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