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Senior Paralegal
A senior paralegal supports attorneys by conducting legal research and drafting documents, managing document review and e-discovery processes using platforms like Relativity, and organizing case files within case management software such as Clio. They often draft contracts and ensure regulatory compliance, taking on more complex assignments and mentoring junior paralegals. This role typically sits within a law firm or corporate legal department and suits someone highly organized with strong legal writing skills.
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Senior Paralegal
Plains All American Pipeline
Houston, TX
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Where Senior Paralegals commonly go next: Paralegal Manager.
Supervisory Paralegal Specialist
Office of Personnel Management
Washington, DC · $121,785 – $158,322
A management role in federal litigation support, overseeing paralegals who handle discovery, FOIA disputes, ethics compliance and administrative claims for the Office of Personnel Management's legal team. This suits someone with years of paralegal expertise who can run a team and modernize workflows.
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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.
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Legal Assistant
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Fort Shafter, HI · $52,680 – $75,840
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Service Corporation International
Houston, TX
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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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Contracts Administrator
JLL
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LAW CLERK
Air Force Civilian Career Training
Hanscom Afb, MA · $62,629 – $121,785
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Paralegal
Smithfield Foods
Smithfield, VA
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Longs Drugs
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Rayonier
Atlanta, GA
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