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Paralegal

A paralegal supports attorneys by conducting legal research, drafting legal documents such as pleadings and contracts, and organizing case files within case management software. They play a key role in litigation support, handling document review and discovery tasks that keep cases moving efficiently through law firms, corporate legal departments, or government offices. Most paralegals hold a certificate or associate degree in paralegal studies and are detail-oriented professionals who thrive under deadline pressure.

Duties & responsibilities

  • Conduct legal research and draft legal documents such as pleadings, contracts, and regulatory filings
  • Organize and manage case files and legal documentation within case management systems
  • Review and organize discovery documents and materials for litigation proceedings
  • Support attorneys in pre-litigation disputes, regulatory inquiries, and ongoing litigation matters
  • Manage corporate governance documentation, board filings, and compliance-related administrative tasks
  • Communicate complex legal information clearly to non-legal stakeholders and team members
  • Maintain professional confidentiality and handle sensitive legal matters with discretion

What Paralegal roles involve, from employers’ own postings.

How much does a Paralegal make?

Too few Paralegal postings state pay to publish a median yet: 4 of 17 open roles do, and we wait for 25.

Who is hiring for Paralegal roles?

17 open Paralegal roles from 17 employers; the most at AllianceBernstein, Angi and Apollo Management.

From employers’ own postings, as of.

Paralegal in the job market

Last checked October 28, 2026

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Open Paralegal roles (17)

PARALEGAL SPECIALIST

Bureau of Naval Personnel

Charleston, SC · $74,678 – $97,087

This federal paralegal role supports military justice administration at a naval brig, involving legal research, case analysis, document drafting, and coordination of hearings and administrative matters. It suits someone with legal background and experience in government or criminal justice systems who can navigate complex regulations and work with military personnel and inmates.

Via USAJOBS · Apply there ↗

Apply for Paralegal at Service Corporation International on their siteService Corporation International

Paralegal

Service Corporation International

Houston, TX

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Apply for Paralegal at Smithfield Foods on their siteSmithfield Foods

Paralegal

Smithfield Foods

Smithfield, VA

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Apply for Paralegal at Longs Drugs on their siteLongs Drugs

Paralegal

Longs Drugs

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Apply for Paralegal at Rayonier on their siteRayonier

Paralegal

Rayonier

Atlanta, GA

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Apply for Paralegal at HonorHealth on their site

Paralegal

HonorHealth

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Apply for Paralegal at Kemper Corporation on their siteKemper Corporation

Paralegal

Kemper Corporation

Dallas, TX

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Apply for Paralegal at Western Alliance Bancorporation on their siteWestern Alliance Bancorporation

Paralegal

Western Alliance Bancorporation

Phoenix, AZ

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Apply for Paralegal at Auto-Owners Insurance on their site

Paralegal

Auto-Owners Insurance

Lansing, MI

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Sr. Paralegal, Commercial Contracts - Legal Operations

CAA

Los Angeles, CA · $50 – $65 / hour

This role manages legal agreements and operational processes for a major entertainment and sports agency, handling contract drafting, negotiation, and document management across the company's various business lines. It suits someone with substantial contract experience who works well in fast-paced environments and can balance attention to detail with the ability to move quickly.

Listed on CAA’s careers site · Apply there ↗

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Likely next role (5)

Where Paralegals commonly go next: Legal Operations Manager, Senior Paralegal.

Legal Operations Lead

Modal

New York, NY · $160,000 – $210,000

Modal is seeking a Legal Operations Lead to establish and manage the legal department's operational infrastructure as the company scales rapidly from $1B ARR. You'll design contract workflows, manage compliance and corporate administration, and implement AI tools to improve efficiency—ideal for an organized operator who enjoys building systems from scratch.

Listed on Modal’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Apply for Senior Paralegal at Plains All American Pipeline on their sitePlains All American Pipeline

Senior Paralegal

Plains All American Pipeline

Houston, TX

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Bend Studio

Senior Legal Operations Program Manager

Bend Studio

Full-time · San Mateo, CA · $149,800 – $224,600

Sony Interactive Entertainment seeks a program manager to lead strategic initiatives across the legal department's technology platforms and operational systems. The role bridges legal needs with IT and business partners, owning roadmaps for contract lifecycle management, eBilling, matter management, and emerging AI tools while driving process improvement and standardization.

Listed on Bend Studio’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Senior Manager, Legal Operations

Agility Robotics

Full-time · Remote · $145,000 – $227,000

This role leads legal operations for a public company, managing teams that handle corporate governance, securities compliance, and contract workflows. It suits experienced legal operations managers who excel at building efficient teams and scaling processes in fast-growing organizations.

Listed on Agility Robotics’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Legal Program Manager, Compute & Infrastructure

Menlo Ventures Portfolio

Full-time · San Francisco, CA · $285,000 – $340,000

This role manages the contracting operations backbone for Anthropic's compute and infrastructure buildout, overseeing a high volume of datacenter, hardware, and construction agreements. It suits someone with legal operations or procurement experience who can design scalable processes, administer contract lifecycle management systems, and partner across technical teams to move agreements from intake to signature efficiently.

Listed on Menlo Ventures Portfolio’s careers site · Apply there ↗

Roles similar to Paralegal (28)

From Arbitrator, Compliance Analyst, Contract Administrator, Document Control Specialist, Law Clerk, Legal Assistant, Mediator, Senior Paralegal.

Public Utilities Specialist (Contracts)

Bonneville Power Administration

Vancouver, WA · $80,465 – $125,378

This federal role involves managing customer requests to connect new power generation to the transmission grid and developing complex commercial agreements with energy partners at Bonneville Power Administration. It suits someone with utility or power industry experience who can navigate regulatory requirements, provide technical guidance, and streamline contracting processes.

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Contract Administrator

Defense Contract Management Agency

Full-time · Grand Rapids, MI · $61,722 – $100,703

This federal government position administers contracts for the Department of Defense, overseeing contractor performance, compliance, and contract closeouts across multiple locations. The role suits candidates with contracting or business administration experience who want to work in government procurement and can meet federal hiring requirements.

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Systems Risk Analyst

Commodity Futures Trading Commission

Washington, DC · $152,377 – $223,819

This federal role oversees cybersecurity and operational resilience compliance for derivatives trading platforms, examining their safeguards against system failures, data breaches, and disaster scenarios. It suits IT security professionals with expertise in risk management and regulatory compliance who want to shape financial market infrastructure standards.

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Apply for Legal Assistant at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on their site

Legal Assistant

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Fort Shafter, HI · $52,680 – $75,840

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Legal Assistant (OA) Recent Graduate - Office of Chief Legal Advisor

Offices, Boards and Divisions, Department of Justice

Washington, DC · $46,610 – $60,593

This is a recent-graduate entry point into the federal government's Legal Assistant program within the Energy and Natural Resources Division, offering administrative and legal support work with a clear pathway to permanent employment after meeting program requirements. The role suits people who have just completed a degree and want hands-on experience in legal operations while working toward ongoing federal employment.

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Pro Se Law Clerk

U.S. Courts

Johnstown, PA · $77,211 – $169,060

A legal position supporting federal courts by screening and analyzing petitions filed by incarcerated people, including habeas corpus and civil rights cases, and drafting recommendations for judicial review. The role suits someone with strong legal research and writing skills who is comfortable working independently through high volumes of complex prisoner litigation.

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Apply for Document Control Specialist at Volkert, Inc. on their siteVolkert, Inc.

Document Control Specialist

Volkert, Inc.

Camp Hill, PA

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Apply for LAW CLERK at Air Force Civilian Career Training on their site

LAW CLERK

Air Force Civilian Career Training

Hanscom Afb, MA · $62,629 – $121,785

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Apply for Compliance Analyst at Ranger Boats on their siteRanger Boats

Compliance Analyst

Ranger Boats

Springfield, MO

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Senior Travel & Expense Compliance Analyst

CesiumAstro

Full-time · Austin, TX

A compliance-focused analyst role responsible for administering travel and expense policies, ensuring regulatory adherence, and supporting financial planning at a space-tech startup. This suits someone with FP&A knowledge who enjoys cross-functional collaboration and can manage policy systems while advising on government travel regulations.

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Employers hiring Paralegals

17 in total, most open roles first.

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