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Entry-Level Paralegal in Baltimore, MD

Entry-Level Paralegal Job Description

Entry-level paralegals provide essential support to attorneys by assisting with legal research, document preparation and case management. This foundational role is ideal for individuals beginning their legal careers and offers hands-on experience in a variety of legal settings, including law firms, corporate legal departments and government agencies. Entry-level paralegals work closely with legal teams to deliver accurate, organized and timely work, helping maintain high standards throughout the legal process.

Typical entry-level paralegal duties:

Assist with drafting legal documents such as contracts, pleadings and memosConduct preliminary legal research and summarize findings for attorney reviewOrganize and maintain physical and digital case filesPrepare exhibits and materials for hearings, trials and meetingsFile legal documents with courts and administrative agenciesCommunicate with clients, witnesses and vendors to gather informationTrack deadlines and manage calendars for legal teamsSupport attorneys with administrative tasks and case preparationMaintain confidentiality and adhere to legal protocols and procedures

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Salary for Entry-Level Paralegal in Baltimore, MD
47840 - 60060
Low
47840
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.
Mid
53040
The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.
High
60060
The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialized certifications.
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Our starting salary projections come from a rigorous, multistep process so that our numbers accurately reflect the marketplace. They are based on actual compensation for professionals Robert Half has matched with employers across the country and third-party job posting data from Textkernel that we use to independently validate the salary levels. Starting compensation—pay for someone new to a role—can vary significantly based on a candidate’s skills, experience and certifications, as well as other factors including industry, company size and revenue, and demand for the role. To reflect this variability, we report our salary data in three levels: low, mid and high.