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Paralegal jobs in Omaha, NE
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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$19–$40/hr
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$57k
Median, full-time
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$16.5 - $18.5 per hour
Youth Advocate - Residential Are you someone who cares deeply about helping young people succeed? Do you enjoy advocating for others and guiding them toward a brighter future? If you're looking for meaningful work with r…
$90k - $120k
Family Law Attorney – Omaha, NE Build a Meaningful Career in Family Law Are you looking for a legal career where you can make a real difference in clients' lives while gaining valuable courtroom experience and profession…
Job title SQL DB Administrator Work location Omaha, NE Is it Hybrid, onsite or remote position Hybrid with Tue, Wed, Thu mandatory Work From Office Tentative Start date - ASAP Contract duration 6 Months Vendor rate - ###…
$70k - $80k
POSITION TITLE: Attorney REPORTS TO: Lead Attorney WORKSITE: Omaha or Lincoln, Nebraska COMPENSATION Salary range of $70,000 – $80,000, commensurate with experience Excellent benefits including: Unlimited paid time off (…
$20 per hour
Benefits- health, dental, vision, 401k, PTO, employee discount $20.00/hour Full time with open availability on Saturdays. Key Responsibilities Opening and closing the store, including handling cash transactions and ensur…
to deliver value long into the future. Clearance: Active Public Trust clearance required Education: Requires paralegal certificate, JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one y…
Werner Enterprises, a premier transportation and logistics company is looking for talented, innovative and motivated individual to join our growing team and assist us in building revolutionary transportation technology p…
Merrill Wealth Management is a leading provider of comprehensive wealth management and investment products and services for individuals, companies, and institutions. Merrill Wealth Management is one of the largest busine…
Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families. Shift First Shift (United States of America) Administrativ…
$110k - $150k
Job Overview: A law firm seeks an experienced Associate Attorney to focus primarily on transactional work in business, real estate, estate planning, and probate. This is an exciting opportunity for an attorney looking to…
$120k - $175k
A well-established Omaha law firm seeks an experienced Corporate Law Attorney with 10+ years of expertise to join our team. We offer a collaborative, client-focused environment and work with a diverse range of businesses…
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What paralegals earn in Omaha
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $19–$25 | $39k–$51k |
| Mid level | $24–$31 | $49k–$64k |
| Senior | $29–$40 | $61k–$83k |
Adjusted for the Omaha 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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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Legal Assistant
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Paralegal
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Senior Paralegal
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Paralegal Manager
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