# SOC 23-2011: Paralegals and Legal Assistants

> Occupation profile: https://www.xh1b.org/soc/23-2011

Employers logged 2,674 certified H-1B applications for Paralegals and Legal Assistants (23-2011) roles, requesting 2,786 workers. The average offered wage is $69,605/yr, 11% above the BLS national median ($62,890/yr). (2025, SOC 23-2011) The largest filers are Clifford Chance US LLP, Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP and Sidley Austin (US) LLP.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Total filings | 2,674 |
| Total workers | 2,786 |
| Average offered wage | $70K |
| Average prevailing wage | $53K |
| BLS median wage | $63K |
| Latest BLS year in scope | 2025 |
| Profile benchmark SOC | 23-2011 |
| BLS area | U.S. |

Filing wage badges use the latest national BLS median. Their detail shows the benchmark code and year. A mapped comparator can use a different occupation from the direct-code profile benchmark above. It is a screening comparison, not a claim that the occupations are identical.

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Offered vs BLS benchmark | +11% |

## Top employers (of 1,582)

| Employer | Filings | Workers | Avg wage | BLS median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Clifford Chance US LLP](https://www.xh1b.org/org/clifford-chance-us-llp-8eaee7233e) | 71 | 71 | $135K | $63K |
| [Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP](https://www.xh1b.org/org/weil-gotshal-manges-llp-f19899e7d7) | 64 | 64 | $202K | $63K |
| [Sidley Austin (US) LLP](https://www.xh1b.org/org/sidley-austin-us-llp-48cfab9e3b) | 37 | 45 | $174K | $63K |
| [JUN Wang & ASSOCIATES, P.C.](https://www.xh1b.org/org/jun-wang-associates-pc-bc978d7ebb) | 26 | 26 | $42K | $63K |
| [Baker & McKenzie LLP](https://www.xh1b.org/org/baker-mckenzie-llp-6500450912) | 23 | 23 | $98K | $63K |
| [Reid & WISE, LLC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/reid-wise-llc-3b2b0be792) | 22 | 22 | $59K | $63K |
| [Jones Day](https://www.xh1b.org/org/jones-day-6277dee851) | 20 | 23 | $147K | $63K |
| [Yerezhepova Law, PC](https://www.xh1b.org/org/yerezhepova-law-pc-b4f2db6b52) | 18 | 18 | $65K | $63K |
| [Kobre & Kim LLP](https://www.xh1b.org/org/kobre-kim-llp-ef678ccfb1) | 17 | 19 | $61K | $63K |
| [BRINKS, Gilson & Lione](https://www.xh1b.org/org/brinks-gilson-lione-54898c5ad6) | 17 | 18 | $125K | $63K |

## Filing trend

| Year | Filings | Workers | Median offered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 33 | 34 | $50K |
| 2011 | 132 | 135 | $50K |
| 2012 | 153 | 154 | $50K |
| 2013 | 143 | 146 | $50K |
| 2014 | 152 | 159 | $45K |
| 2015 | 170 | 175 | $61K |
| 2016 | 148 | 151 | $50K |
| 2017 | 146 | 182 | $50K |
| 2018 | 132 | 139 | $60K |
| 2019 | 175 | 185 | $60K |
| 2020 | 103 | 106 | $68K |
| 2021 | 108 | 108 | $58K |
| 2022 | 76 | 76 | $67K |
| 2023 | 121 | 125 | $66K |
| 2024 | 153 | 162 | $65K |
| 2025 | 194 | 202 | $70K |
| 2026 | 21 | 21 | $67K |

## State filing trends (2015 to 2026)

| State | Total filings | 2026 filings | 2026 filings per 100k residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| [New York](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ny) | 929 | 10 | 0.0 |
| [California](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ca) | 510 | 7 | 0.0 |
| [Texas](https://www.xh1b.org/state/tx) | 121 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [District of Columbia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/dc) | 102 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Illinois](https://www.xh1b.org/state/il) | 91 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Florida](https://www.xh1b.org/state/fl) | 89 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Massachusetts](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ma) | 89 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [New Jersey](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nj) | 89 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Virginia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/va) | 62 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Pennsylvania](https://www.xh1b.org/state/pa) | 50 | 3 | 0.0 |
| [Washington](https://www.xh1b.org/state/wa) | 50 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Georgia](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ga) | 35 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Maryland](https://www.xh1b.org/state/md) | 28 | 2 | 0.0 |
| [North Carolina](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nc) | 27 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Nevada](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nv) | 26 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Michigan](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mi) | 23 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Colorado](https://www.xh1b.org/state/co) | 20 | 1 | 0.0 |
| [Connecticut](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ct) | 18 | 2 | 0.1 |
| [Louisiana](https://www.xh1b.org/state/la) | 15 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Utah](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ut) | 15 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Oklahoma](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ok) | 14 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Minnesota](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mn) | 13 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Indiana](https://www.xh1b.org/state/in) | 12 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Ohio](https://www.xh1b.org/state/oh) | 11 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Wisconsin](https://www.xh1b.org/state/wi) | 10 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [South Carolina](https://www.xh1b.org/state/sc) | 7 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Arizona](https://www.xh1b.org/state/az) | 6 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Delaware](https://www.xh1b.org/state/de) | 5 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Kansas](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ks) | 5 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Missouri](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mo) | 5 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Montana](https://www.xh1b.org/state/mt) | 5 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [North Dakota](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nd) | 4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Alabama](https://www.xh1b.org/state/al) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Mississippi](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ms) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [New Mexico](https://www.xh1b.org/state/nm) | 3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Iowa](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ia) | 2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| [Nebraska](https://www.xh1b.org/state/ne) | 1 | 0 | 0.0 |


Per 100k residents uses the U.S. Census Bureau annual population estimate for that state and year; years after the latest published estimate carry that estimate forward. The latest filing year may be a partial period.

## More

- Full page (charts, tables, interactive): https://www.xh1b.org/soc/23-2011
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-employers?code=23-2011
- JSON API: https://www.xh1b.org/api/soc-filings?code=23-2011


## References

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1. Dataset documentation · DOL OFLC. [LCA public disclosure record layout (FY2026 Q3)](https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ETA/oflc/pdfs/FY26Q3/LCA_Record_Layout_FY2026_Q3.pdf). Pages 1–4: application, DOL outcome and dates, requested positions, employer, representatives, worksites and pay units. This layout covers determinations issued October 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. It documents employer-provided application fields and DOL decisions, not USCIS decisions, payroll verification, legal bills or worker-linked moves. Older layouts can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.

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2. Dataset documentation · BLS. [OEWS technical notes (May 2025)](https://www.bls.gov/oes/2025/may/oes_tec.htm). Scope of the survey; occupational coding; concepts and estimation methodology. Documents occupation and geographic wage estimates, not an individual worker’s pay. Use the estimate year and geography stated by the site; older releases can differ. Checked 2026-10-17.

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3. Guidance · BLS. [Standard Occupational Classification](https://www.bls.gov/soc/finding_soc_code.htm). Classification Principles 1–2 and Coding Guideline 2; job duties, not job titles. Checked 2026-10-08.

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4. XH1B method or registry · XH1B. [Calculation and Matching Methods; Reading Public Records and Derived Indicators](https://www.xh1b.org/data-sources). Filing units, annualization, weighting, wage comparisons, and inference limits; Reading records: units, source coverage, wage gaps, entity links, and inference limits. These are the site's review methods, not validated predictions of wrongdoing. Inspect underlying records and alternative explanations.