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Senior Paralegal in Santa Rosa, 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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Calendar management
Case management software
Civil litigation
Commercial litigation
eDiscovery
e-Filing
Estate planning
Trial preparation

Salary for Senior Paralegal in Santa Rosa, CA

94875 - 123913

Low
94875
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is still developing core skills.
Mid
108388
The candidate has moderate experience in the role or one similar, meets most requirements and may hold transferable skills or relevant certifications.
High
123913
The candidate has extensive experience in the role, demonstrates advanced skills and often brings specialized certifications or industry experience.

Projected salaries for related positions

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