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 Industry Description |
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The Legal Services Industry includes Offices of Lawyers, Offices of Notaries, Title Abstract and Settlement Offices, and other legal serivces.
Offices of Lawyers comprise offices of legal practitioners known as lawyers or attorneys (i.e., counselors-at-law) primarily engaged in the practice of law. Establishments in this industry may provide expertise in a range or in specific areas of law, such as criminal law, corporate law, family and estate law, patent law, real estate law, or tax law.
Offices of Notaries comprise establishments (except offices of lawyers and attorneys) primarily engaged in drafting, approving, and executing legal documents, such as real estate transactions, wills, and contracts; and in receiving, indexing, and storing such documents.
Title Abstract and Settlement Offices comprise establishments (except offices of lawyers and attorneys) primarily engaged in one or more of the following activities: (1) researching public land records to gather information relating to real estate titles; (2) preparing documents necessary for the transfer of the title, financing, and settlement; (3) conducting final real estate settlements and closings; and (4) filing legal and other documents relating to the sale of real estate. Real estate settlement offices, title abstract companies, and title search companies are included in this industry. |
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U.S. National Figures. |
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| Legal Services |
Lawyers
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397,620 |
Paralegals and Legal Assistants
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238,040 |
Legal Secretaries
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148,210 |
Office Clerks, General
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43,630 |
Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
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42,950 |
Receptionists and Information Clerks
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27,470 |
Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks
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23,960 |
Title Examiners, Abstractors, and Searchers
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22,920 |
First-Line Supervisors of Office and Administrative Support Workers
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15,730 |
File Clerks
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14,300 |
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