Paralegal in San Jose, 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 attorneys

Draft legal documents, including contracts, pleadings and correspondence

Organize and maintain case files, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality

Assist in preparing for depositions, hearings and trials

File legal documents with courts and regulatory agencies

Communicate with clients, witnesses and experts to gather information

Review and analyze legal documents for relevance and accuracy

Monitor deadlines and ensure timely submission of legal filings

Support attorneys in managing caseloads and administrative tasks

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Calendar management

Case management software

Civil litigation

Commercial litigation

eDiscovery

e-Filing

Estate planning

Trial preparation

Salary for Paralegal in San Jose, CA

75240 - 119460

Low

75240

The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is still developing core skills.

Mid

93060

The candidate has moderate experience in the role or one similar, meets most requirements and may hold transferable skills or relevant certifications.

High

119460

The candidate has extensive experience in the role, demonstrates advanced skills and often brings specialized certifications or industry experience.

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Paralegal Manager

117150

131670

149820

Senior Paralegal

108900

124410

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62040

68970

77880

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200640

231000

264660

Legal Operations Manager

113520

139920

161370

Legal Operations Specialist

100320

114510

132990

Senior Legal Assistant

98010

107910

118140

Legal Assistant

69960

82500

96030

Litigation and eDiscovery Specialist

89430

103620

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