Developing

What this level means

Early-career professional; developing skills, handles routine tasks with some independence

Scope

Defined deliverables / small features

Autonomy

General supervision; reviewed at milestones

Complexity

Some non-routine problems; applies established patterns

Impact

Own and immediate-team deliverables

Decision rights

Routine technical choices within guidance

Leadership

May guide interns

Typical experience

1–3 yrs

What you'd do

• Begin preparing pleadings or affidavits under attorney review.
• Draft routine legal correspondence.
• Use templates to draft standard contracts.
• Perform legal research on straightforward issues.
• Assist in the preparation of legal arguments.
• Coordinate with clients for document collection.
• Support attorneys in hearings and depositions.
• Maintain accurate and organized records.
• Draft legal correspondence and contracts.
• Conduct legal research.
• Prepare pleadings under supervision.

Skills, knowledge & tools

• Legal drafting
• Research skills
• Template usage
• Client coordination
• Document management
• Communication
• Time management
• Confidentiality handling
• Legal drafting techniques
• Research methodologies
• Contract templates
• Legal correspondence formats
• Client interaction protocols
• Hearing and deposition preparation
• Record keeping standards
• Basic legal principles
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork
• Confidentiality
• Adaptability
• Legal research
• Drafting skills
• Client coordination
• Record management

What good looks like

• Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies, Criminal Justice, or a relevant technical field
• Paralegal certification (e.g. NALA, NFPA) preferred
• Experience in legal drafting

Common titles

What it pays

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O*NET / SOC: 23-0000 — Legal Occupations (inferred)

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