Top 10 Jobs Without a College Degree

By Alison Doyle, About.com Guide

My mom was a legal assistant for many years. She loved working at the law firm and enjoyed both the legal work and the interaction with clients. With experience under her belt, she was handling real estate closings and a variety of other paralegal work with little supervision.

Paralegals and legal assistants do a variety of work to support lawyers, including maintaining and organizing files, conducting legal research, and drafting documents. An associate’s degree or a certificate in paralegal studies is typically required for entry level candidates.

5. Paralegal Assistant

• Average Starting Salary: $29,000
• Income Growth Potential: 159%