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Paralegal in Raleigh, NC

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 Raleigh, NC
58850 - 93358
Low
58850
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.
Mid
73028
The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.
High
93358
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 93358 105395 116363 Senior Paralegal 86403 98708 111013 Entry-Level Paralegal 49220 54570 61793 Legal Operations Manager 90683 111548 127598 Legal Operations Specialist 79983 91485 106465 Senior Legal Assistant 78110 85600 93625 Legal Assistant 55640 65805 76238 Litigation and eDiscovery Specialist 70353 81320 98708

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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.