Dr. Maniphone Dickerson
Dean, Business and Workforce Development
Kim Steele
Sr. Administrative Assistant
(408) 270-6434
Library Building, Room LE- 220
R.J. Ruppenthal Full-time Faculty
(408) 274-7900 x6619
MS3 Building, SA-252
Ronald CabanayanAdjunct Faculty
Kasey DuntonAdjunct Faculty
Diane SorianoAcademic Counselor
(408) 270-6539
LE-212
Wages for paralegals and legal assistants in Silicon Valley and San Francisco are among the highest in the nation. The median hourly pay rate in Santa Clara County is over $29, equating to annual rate of $60,500. In San Francisco comparable figures are even higher with a yearly average of $68,500 translating to an hourly base of $33.
The U.S. government projects future growth at 17 percent through the year 2022, much faster than average for other occupations.