Paralegal Jobs in the United States
Hobbie & DeCarlo, P.C.
$60000 - $90000 YEAR
Eatontown, NJ
Effective verbal and written communication skills for interaction with attorneys, paralegals, court personnel, clients and claims staff. Conducts legal research and writing assignments, which may include the preparation of medical chronologies and deposition summaries of fact and expert witnesses.
Jobot
$80000 - $89000 YEAR
Tampa, FL
As general counsel, the firm specializes in providing Boards of Directors with guidance on all matters that affect the Association, including collections, deed restriction enforcement, amendment and revitalization, contract review and negotiation, fair housing compliance, litigation defense, and development of operational policies and best practices. The ideal candidate will assist attorneys in representing homeowner and condominium associations in deed restriction enforcement cases and handling vendor breach of contract disputes.
Jobot
$80000 - $89000 YEAR
Land O' Lakes, FL
As general counsel, the firm specializes in providing Boards of Directors with guidance on all matters that affect the Association, including collections, deed restriction enforcement, amendment and revitalization, contract review and negotiation, fair housing compliance, litigation defense, and development of operational policies and best practices. The ideal candidate will assist attorneys in representing homeowner and condominium associations in deed restriction enforcement cases and handling vendor breach of contract disputes.
Jobot
$85000 - $105000 YEAR
San Diego, CA
The incoming paralegal will join a busy labor and employment practice group and provide litigation support to a collaborative team of partners, senior attorneys, and associates in ongoing and pending litigation and trial matters. Please apply directly to this post or contact Ken Clarke at https://apply.jobot.com/jobs/litigation-paralegal/711888068/?utm_source=Monster or (949) 946-5491 (call or text) with a copy of your resume for a detailed overview!
Jobot
$75000 - $85000 YEAR
Austin, TX
2. Researching and analyzing law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions, and legal codes to prepare legal documents, such as briefs, pleadings, appeals, and contracts for review, approval, and use by attorney. Managing and organizing large volumes of complex documents, including creating and maintaining databases for document storage and retrieval.
Jobot
$50000 - $60000 YEAR
Huntingdon Valley, PA
2. Provide comprehensive litigation support including drafting legal documents, preparing affidavits, organizing exhibits, and managing all case materials. 3. Proficiency in legal research, litigation support, case management, trial preparation, e-discovery, legal writing, and legal documentation.
Jobot
$75000 - $85000 YEAR
Miami, FL
Key Responsibilities: Case Management: Assist attorneys in managing litigation cases from inception through resolution, including maintaining case files, tracking deadlines, and coordinating with clients and opposing counsel. Rather than a job, we strive to create a workplace that fosters careers by valuing ambition, talent and hard work in our staff, and taking a principled and focused approach to our work.
Jobot
$85000 - $115000 YEAR
La Jolla, CA
Please apply directly to this post or contact Ken Clarke at https://apply.jobot.com/jobs/civil-litigation-paralegal/161424869/?utm_source=Monster or (949) 946-5491 (call or text) with a copy of your resume for a detailed overview! The incoming paralegal will join a busy labor and employment practice group and provide litigation support to a collaborative team of partners, senior attorneys, and associates in ongoing and pending litigation and trial matters.
Jobot
$65000 - $85000 YEAR
New Braunfels, TX
The successful candidate will be an integral part of our fast-paced personal injury litigation practice, providing exceptional support to our attorneys and clients. Providing comprehensive administrative support to the legal team, including managing client communications and case files.
Jobot
$65000 - $85000 YEAR
New Braunfels, TX
The successful candidate will be an integral part of our fast-paced personal injury litigation practice, providing exceptional support to our attorneys and clients. Providing comprehensive administrative support to the legal team, including managing client communications and case files.
Jobot
$55000 - $85000 YEAR
Houston, TX
Here's a brief overview you can use to showcase your firm: We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Hybrid Litigation Paralegal to join our legal team. Your firm's dedication to appellate law and the gathering of highly-experienced practitioners from across Texas sets you apart as specialists in this field.
Jobot
$75000 - $85000 YEAR
Coral Gables, FL
Key Responsibilities: Case Management: Assist attorneys in managing litigation cases from inception through resolution, including maintaining case files, tracking deadlines, and coordinating with clients and opposing counsel. Rather than a job, we strive to create a workplace that fosters careers by valuing ambition, talent and hard work in our staff, and taking a principled and focused approach to our work.
Jobot
$80000 - $89000 YEAR
Lutz, FL
As general counsel, the firm specializes in providing Boards of Directors with guidance on all matters that affect the Association, including collections, deed restriction enforcement, amendment and revitalization, contract review and negotiation, fair housing compliance, litigation defense, and development of operational policies and best practices. The ideal candidate will assist attorneys in representing homeowner and condominium associations in deed restriction enforcement cases and handling vendor breach of contract disputes.
Jobot
$60000 - $80000 YEAR
Boston, MA
Communicate in a clear and concise manner with team members, clients, opposing counsel, judicial employees/clerk, and other legal professionals . With billions of dollars won for our clients and over 300 full-time employees, we are eager to add new staff to our outstanding firm!
Jobot
$60000 - $80000 YEAR
Miami, FL
Communicate in a clear and concise manner with team members, clients, opposing counsel, judicial employees/clerk, and other legal professionals . With billions of dollars won for our clients and over 300 full-time employees, we are eager to add new staff to our outstanding firm!
Jobot
$65000 - $95000 YEAR
Atascadero, CA
Our client is a well-established and respected law firm out of Atascadero and for more than 20 years now, they have been growing their practice across San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Monterey Counties. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in business or related field and/or Associate’s degree in Legal Studies or Paralegal studies, or certification from an accredited paralegal program.
Jobot
$80000 - $90000 YEAR
Los Angeles, CA
Assist in drafting, proofreading, and formatting legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and correspondence. This role involves working closely with our legal team to provide comprehensive legal support in the area of labor and employment law.
Jobot
$50000 - $60000 YEAR
Freehold, NJ
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality legal support to our team of lawyers and assisting in driving our firm's success. Job Details: Our ideal candidate will have a strong background in legal research, legal writing, case management, legal compliance, document review, and legal assistance.
Paralegal Jobs Overview
Attorneys—especially those at bigger firms—can’t do it all on their own. Essential members of their teams often include paralegals. However, these roles should not be confused with legal secretaries, who only handle day-to-day admin duties and customer-service tasks.
As defined by the American Bar Association (ABA), a paralegal is a professional “who performs specifically delegated substantive legal work for which a lawyer is responsible.” Hence, paralegal jobs encompass a variety of work that’s more directly involved with supervising attorneys or lawyers, such as preparing affidavits and legal correspondence, filing pleadings, responding to discovery requests, researching case-related information, and recapping depositions and trial transcripts.
And now’s a great time to pursue this career. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is forecasting a 12% growth outlook over the next decade for paralegal jobs, which is faster than the average for all occupations, as law firms and other companies keep hiring more paralegals to increase productivity and cost-effectiveness.
If needed, try widening your opportunity-net by searching for other legal jobs. Or you may want to trim down your options to these positions:
Paralegal Education and Skills
To succeed as a paralegal, you should be intrigued by (and willing to learn about) how the U.S. legal system functions—and you need to like working with lawyers too, of course. Here are some other useful skills:
- advanced written communication
- advanced reading comprehension (and the ability to understand complex texts)
- knowledge of legal vocabulary (or an interest in etymology)
- thorough attention to detail
- memory skills
The more fastidious you are, the better your chances will be to thrive in paralegal jobs. And although there isn’t a federal-government requirement to obtain an official license, there are ways to acquire a paralegal certification. However, most employers will rather want to know that you have some formal education at the college level. Here are a few paths you can take, degree-wise:
- Get an associate degree in paralegal studies. That should take about two years.
- Get a bachelor’s degree in legal studies. That should take about four years.
- If you already have a bachelor’s, get a master’s degree in legal studies. You can find online programs, and these typically take one to two years to complete.
Meanwhile, go over Monster’s template for a paralegal job listing to garner more details about expected qualifications and the responsibilities that come with this position.
Update Your Paralegal Resume
Your paralegal resume should open with a compact, hard-hitting objective. When writing this, think of it as arguing your case—a compelling opening statement, so to speak. You can also opt for a career summary instead, if you’d prefer. After that, it’s important that you give specific examples of your accomplishments and quantify your achievements (e.g., how big were your previous caseloads and how fast were you able to finish respective tasks?). Take a look at our paralegal resume sample for more pointers.
Additionally, try sending a persuasive cover letter with your application, as it will help your candidacy if you do it right. Need some guidance? Then review our example of a well-written cover letter for paralegals.
Interviewing for a Paralegal Job
Before you interview for any paralegal job, you should consider the kind of workplace you’ll be joining. As indicated by the BLS, law firms will likely remain the biggest section of employers for this field, but corporations are enlarging their in-house legal departments too. This is mainly to avoid high fees from outside counsel. So you may end up working at an insurance business, a hospital, a financial institution, or a Big Tech company—and you should prepare for your interview accordingly.
Begin by rehearsing your responses to general questions, like “What is your ideal work environment?” Then, check out Monster’s full spectrum of articles about job interviews.
How Much Do Paralegal Jobs Pay?
Different factors (including your education) will ultimately determine your pay, but according to our data, the median salary for a paralegal is $45,193. More experienced paralegals can make up to $61,427.
Want to see location-specific salaries? Then go to Monster’s Salary Tools site, where you can type in any job title and the city you’re based in.
Want to Learn More About a Law Firm or Company You’re Interested In?
Paralegals have lots of options regarding the work environment they want to be in—from smaller law offices and major firms to the legal departments of corporations and government agencies.
But before applying, we recommend that you do some research on the organization and gather some insight about their culture. Start off with Monster’s company profiles, where you can view:
- mission statements and number of employees
- photos, videos, and links
- job postings for law firms and companies all over the country
Discover a Plenitude of Paralegal Jobs on Monster
Construing legalese and being in the midst of legal action is what drives you, and we want to make sure you find the right fit for your paralegal career. So join Monster for free by creating a quick profile so that we can connect you with recruiters at top law firms and the companies most suitable to your ambitions.