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Paralegal jobs in Pittsburgh, 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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$20–$42/hr
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$60k
Median, full-time
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We are working with an exciting company with an established but small legal department interested in bringing on a lawyer to take responsibility for and manage day-to-day employment litigation and counseling. This attorn…
Hawkins Parnell is seeking a well-rounded, highly motivated candidate to serve in a Legal Assistant/ Paralegal hybrid role for our Pittsburgh office. The ideal candidate will have a strong administrative background as we…
$1,000 per month
vetted based on your ability to follow instructions. We look forward to hearing from you! About the Role: The Personal Injury Paralegal plays a critical role in supporting clients and attorneys throughout the full lifecy…
work independently and efficiently, as well as within a team orientation involving extensive collaboration with other attorneys, paralegals, and office staff. * Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel…
Actively interviewing - APPLY NOW!! Seeking a 3-10-year (SOLID) Litigation Associate Attorney Our firm has expertise in transportation and logistics law. Our team of experienced attorneys has successfully represented cli…
$60k - $80k
NOW HIRING: Transactional Business & Finance Paralegal - Pittsburgh, PA We're looking for a detail-oriented, proactive Paralegal to support our corporate law team in business formations, mergers & acquisitions, entity ma…
Actively interviewing - APPLY NOW!! Litigation Paralegal Pittsburgh, PA | Full-Time | Salary will be based on the candidate's experience and other job-related factors, in accordance with applicable law. A well-establishe…
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What paralegals earn in Pittsburgh
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $20–$25 | $41k–$53k |
| Mid level | $25–$33 | $51k–$68k |
| Senior | $31–$42 | $64k–$87k |
Adjusted for the Pittsburgh 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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