Aerospace Paralegal

Also called: Contracts Paralegal

Supports aerospace and space lawyers with research, documents, and filings.

A day in the life

You prepare an FCC satellite filing, organize contract documents, and track deadlines for license renewals.

Pay over a career

Starting

$40k

Typical

$61k

High

$98k

BLS paralegal median is near the medium/low line.

Training

Associate's degree (2-year), about 2 years after high school. Associate degree or paralegal certificate.

Ways in: 2-year college, Certification. Training cost: Under $15k.

Majors to look at: Paralegal Studies.

Outlook

Growing slowly (about 0% over 10 years).

Will it last? Our AI estimate

Medium risk in 5 years, high in 10. AI does legal research and document drafting, so fewer paralegals; organizing cases and client details remain.

Start now, in high school

Classes: English composition, Government or civics, Business, Computer science.

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Official data: O*NET occupation 23-2011.

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