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Paralegal jobs in Los Angeles, CA
Paralegals support attorneys by drafting documents, managing case files, conducting legal research, and preparing for filings, hearings, and trials under attorney supervision.
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$25–$53/hr
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Position OverviewJoin a highly regarded employment law practice where you'll work on sophisticated, high-impact matters for a diverse range of businesses, from emerging companies to established organizations. This is an…
A prominent probate law firm is seeking a new senior associate to add to their dynamic team. This firm guarantees their attorneys a proven path to promotion and partnership. My team has placed 4 attorneys with this firm…
OverviewWho We AreMoFo is a destination law firm for talented, ambitious attorneys who value collaboration, teamwork, and commitment to excellence. We are known around the world not only for delivering innovative yet pra…
A highly respected midsize firm in West LA seeks a real estate transactional attorney with at least 7 years of experience. This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative, long-standing team handling sophisticated re…
$175k - $250k
Job Title: Litigation Attorney - Securities Class ActionLocation: Los Angeles, CA or San Diego, CA - open to strong hybrid/remote candidatesCompensation: $175K - $250K base plus performance-based bonusRequirement: Litiga…
A well-established midsize (30+ attorneys) defense firm is looking to add a Law & Motion Attorney to its growing team. The ideal Law & Motion Attorney candidate will have at least 5+ years of California civil litigation…
its complex fraud litigation practice! Role:The associate will work with a team of 2 partners, 1 other associate, and at least 1 paralegal. The team usually handles anywhere from 2 to 4 cases at any given time.The associ…
Who Are We?Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casualty insurers in the i…
A prestigious national plaintiff litigation firm is seeking an Associate Attorney with 2+ years of personal injury or toxic tort litigation experience. This firm has a collaborative team culture and invests heavily in tr…
$150k - $190k
Top Boutique Family Law Firm Seeks Associate AttorneyAbout Firm & Position:Join a highly respected boutique family law firm in Southern California known for handling high-net-worth and complex family law matters. Associa…
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What paralegals earn in Los Angeles
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $25–$32 | $51k–$67k |
| Mid level | $31–$41 | $65k–$85k |
| Senior | $39–$53 | $81k–$110k |
Adjusted for the Los Angeles market from national ranges.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Legal research (Westlaw, Lexis)Drafting pleadings and discoveryE-filing and court proceduresCase management softwareDocument review and e-discoveryCalendaring and deadlinesMeticulous attention to detailClient communicationConfidentiality
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through how you manage deadlines across multiple active cases.
Describe a redundant system: court rules-based calendaring, reminders at set intervals, and double-checking computation of dates. A missed deadline story handled well is acceptable; a casual attitude is not.
What experience do you have drafting discovery and pleadings?
Be specific about documents: interrogatories, requests for production, deposition summaries, motions. Note that attorneys reviewed and signed, showing you know the supervision boundary.
How do you handle a client who asks you for legal advice?
The expected answer: acknowledge the question, explain you cannot give legal advice, and route it to the attorney promptly. This tests your understanding of unauthorized practice.
Describe your legal research process for an unfamiliar issue.
Show method: secondary sources first for orientation, then primary authority on Westlaw or Lexis, checking citations are still good law, and summarizing findings in a memo.
Tell me about preparing for a trial or major hearing.
Walk through exhibits, witness binders, subpoenas, and logistics, and how you kept the attorney supplied in the moment. Calm logistics under pressure is the trait being tested.
How do you handle confidential information, especially in a small community or firm?
Give concrete habits: clean desk, locked files, careful email addressing, and never discussing matters outside the team, plus conflict-check awareness.
What practice areas have you supported, and which do you prefer?
Be honest and map your experience to the firm's practice. Preferring their area with a reason grounded in the work reads as genuine fit.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For paralegals specifically — generic advice costs you here
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List your paralegal certificate or degree and credentials like NALA CP or ACP, plus notary commission if you hold one.
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Name your practice areas and what you actually did in each, for example drafted discovery responses in personal injury litigation.
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Show software fluency: Westlaw or Lexis, Clio, Relativity or other e-discovery platforms, and state e-filing systems.
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Quantify caseload and output: number of active matters supported, filings per month, or pages of document review handled.
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Highlight deadline and trial support work explicitly; reliability under court deadlines is the core hiring concern.
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Typical progression
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