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Senior Paralegal in Los Angeles, CA

Senior Paralegal Job Description

Senior paralegals provide advanced legal support to attorneys by managing complex casework, conducting research and overseeing document preparation. This role requires paralegal experience and is essential to maintaining legal accuracy, efficiency and compliance across a wide range of practice areas. Senior paralegals collaborate with legal teams, clients and external partners to ensure high-quality service and case management.

Typical senior paralegal duties:

Draft and review legal documents, including contracts, pleadings, discovery and correspondence Conduct legal research and summarize findings for attorney review Manage case files, calendars and deadlines across multiple matters Coordinate with clients, courts and third parties to facilitate case progress Assist in trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and witness materials Support attorneys during depositions, hearings and other legal proceedings Monitor regulatory changes and ensure documentation aligns with current laws Supervise, train and mentor junior paralegals, discovery and litigation support teams,and or legal assistant Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with firm policies and legal standards

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Salary for Senior Paralegal in Los Angeles, CA
105783 - 135913
Low
105783
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is building necessary skills.
Mid
120848
The candidate has moderate experience in the role, meets most requirements or has equivalent transferable skills, and may also have relevant certifications.
High
135913
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 Paralegal 72050 89408 114298 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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