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Paralegal in Los Angeles, CA

Paralegal Job Description

Paralegals play a critical role in supporting legal teams by conducting research, drafting documents and managing case files. Working in law firms, corporate legal departments and government agencies, paralegals help ensure legal processes run smoothly and efficiently. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure in fast-paced environments. Paralegals collaborate closely with attorneys and clients to prepare for hearings, trials and other legal proceedings.

Typical paralegal duties:

Conduct legal research and summarize findings for attorneysDraft legal documents, including contracts, pleadings and correspondenceOrganize and maintain case files, ensuring accuracy and confidentialityAssist in preparing for depositions, hearings and trialsFile legal documents with courts and regulatory agenciesCommunicate with clients, witnesses and experts to gather informationReview and analyze legal documents for relevance and accuracyMonitor deadlines and ensure timely submission of legal filingsSupport attorneys in managing caseloads and administrative tasks

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Salary for Paralegal in Los Angeles, CA
72050 - 114298
Low
72050
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.
Mid
89408
The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.
High
114298
The candidate has extensive experience and advanced skills for the role, and may also have specialized certifications.
Projected salaries for related positions Job title Low Mid High Paralegal Manager 114298 129035 142463 Senior Paralegal 105783 120848 135913 Entry-Level Paralegal 60260 66810 75653 Legal Operations Manager 111023 136568 156218 Legal Operations Specialist 97923 112005 130345 Senior Legal Assistant 95630 104800 114625 Legal Assistant 68120 80565 93338 Litigation and eDiscovery Specialist 86133 99560 120848

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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.