Also called: Self-Help Center Facilitator, Court Navigator
Helps people who don't have a lawyer understand forms and court procedures.
Navigators staff a help desk or kiosk in the courthouse, explaining eviction or small-claims forms to people who are representing themselves. They can't give legal advice, but they can point people in the right direction. Bilingual navigators are especially needed.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Associate's degree (2-year), about 2 years after high school. Associate or bachelor's; paralegal training helps.
Ways in: 2-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: Under $15k.
Majors to look at: Paralegal Studies, Social Work, Spanish.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years). Approximate; programs are expanding.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI chatbots and smart forms answer simple questions; helping stressed people face to face through court stays human.
Classes: Spanish or another world language, Psychology, AP U.S. Government, Computer applications.
Official data: O*NET occupation 43-4199.
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