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Paralegal jobs in Philadelphia, PA
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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$22–$47/hr
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Job Details: Paralegal Plymouth Meeting, PA 60,000 - 90,000 Liberty Personnel Services, Inc is seeking an experienced Paralegal for a local law firm to help support their team of four attorneys in a busy and collaborativ…
$26 - $34 per hour
Our client, a legal services company based in Center City Philadelphia, is looking for a part-time Paralegal to support its civil litigation practice. This role involves working directly with attorneys to prepare case ma…
Community Legal Services (CLS) is seeking a paralegal to work at CLS’s Medical-Legal Partnership (MLP) at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, at 160 East Erie Avenue, in the Integrated Care for Kids partnership. The…
years. Our corporate legal department in Bryn Mawr, PA services our business nationwide. Hiring for a Legal Assistant or Corporate Paralegal to support an in-house corporate legal department in Bryn Mawr, PA. Duties incl…
Litigation Paralegal Kiernan Trebach LLP | Philadelphia, PA ______________________________________________________________________ About the Firm We are a Civil Litigation Defense Law Firm. Our mission is focused on a sl…
$60k - $75k
Job Details: Litigation Paralegal $60,000 – $75,000 Philadelphia, PA Are you a motivated Litigation Paralegal looking for more than just a job? This is your opportunity to join a highly successful, nationally recognized…
$35 per hour
Position Title: Catastrophic Injury Paralegal Full-Time | Contract-to-Hire | Philadelphia, PA (4 Days On-Site, 1 Hybrid) Pay: $35.00 / Hourly Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). A…
About Seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Insurance Defense Paralegal to join their legal team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in catastrophic loss cases across various sectors, including construc…
Mid-sized firm seeking a highly motivated, experienced paralegal to provide support for all levels of attorneys in our Product Liability practice area. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: * Managing the lifecycle of act…
Corporate Paralegal About Us: Gpac has partnered with a leading corporate law firm known for its high-caliber work and professional environment. Our team specializes in providing top-notch legal support to corporate clie…
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What paralegals earn in Philadelphia
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $22–$28 | $45k–$59k |
| Mid level | $27–$37 | $57k–$76k |
| Senior | $34–$47 | $71k–$97k |
Adjusted for the Philadelphia 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
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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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