Paralegal Jobs in Des Moines, IA

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Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. - Des Moines, IA

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Iowa Department of Administrative Services - Des Moines, IA

Job Information Iowa Department of Administrative Services Paralegal in Des Moines, Iowa Paralegal Print Apply Paralegal Salary $42,307.20 - $62,691.20 Annually Location Des Moines - 50319 - Polk County...

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Demographic Data for Des Moines, IA

Moving to Des Moines, IA? Find some basic demographic data about Des Moines, IA below.

Median Age

Average HouseHold Income

Home Value vs Household Income in Des Moines, IA

Total Population

212,318

Number of Businesses

5,421

City Size

Large

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Salary for Paralegal Jobs in Des Moines, IA

This is the average annual salary for Paralegal jobs in Des Moines, IA as reported by the BLS.

$22,251

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Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Paralegal positions.

Paralegal Certificate

Highest Education Level

Paralegals in Des Moines, IA offer the following education background

Bachelor's Degree (38.2%)
Doctorate Degree (20.4%)
Associate's Degree (16.5%)
Master's Degree (10.8%)
Vocational or Certification (7.2%)
High School or GED (5.7%)
Some College (1.1%)
Some High School (0.2%)

Average Work Experience

Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Paralegals in Des Moines, IA

Less than 1 year (40.5%)
1-2 years (20.3%)
None (18.0%)
2-4 years (9.6%)
4-6 years (7.9%)
6-8 years (2.4%)
8-10 years (1.1%)

Qualifications / Skill Sets

The following top skills are often required or desired to land a Paralegal position

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