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Paralegal jobs in Salt Lake City, UT
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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$21–$45/hr
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$63k
Median, full-time
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$22 - $30 per hour
: We are seeking to add a Data Entry Associate to our team! You will be responsible for accurate data entry, file maintenance, and record keeping. The Data Entry Associate must be able to interact well with others, maint…
Why join us Brex is the intelligent finance platform that enables companies to spend smarter and move faster in more than 200 markets. By combining global corporate cards and banking with intuitive spend management, bill…
Job Summary Sorenson is seeking a high-integrity, business-minded commercial attorney with technology transactions experience to support its sales and commercial contracting efforts. This position will report into the He…
$155.3k - $245.63k
POWER YOUR GREATNESS PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion. Gen…
Career Opportunity Administrative Assistant Salt Lake City, UT BUILD YOUR CAREER AT BLACK & MCDONALD Black & McDonald is an integrated, multi‑trade service provider that safely delivers high quality construction, facilit…
$120k - $150k
Salary: $120k-$150k+ Job Summary: Join a leading law firm dedicated to serving closely held business owners with expert tax, estate, and business succession planning. As an Estate Planning Attorney, you will play a vital…
Job title : Administrative Assistant Location: Salt Lake City, UT 84104 Duration : 12 months with opportunity for extension Schedule: Monday to Friday 8 AM to 5 PM Pay rate: $24/hr on w2 Job Description: The Administrati…
$25 per hour
Experienced Family Law Paralegal - Utah Location: West Jordan, Utah Position Type: Full-Time Experience Level: 3+ years in family law required About Us: Ascent Law is a respected Utah family law firm committed to helping…
$20 - $25 per hour
Job Description Ascent Law is actively seeking a Paralegal to work with our legal team. This will be a full-time position located in West Jordan. We are a mid-sized firm with a strong team culture that is growing fast, a…
$80k - $95k
Our highly regarded Salt Lake City law firm is looking to hire a family-law legal assistant to join our team. We have been providing exceptional legal representation for over 75 years in many practice areas. We are searc…
$200k - $300k
Affordable Housing & LIHTC Transactions Attorney Location: Remote (CA Bar, process supported by firm) Compensation: $200,000-$250,000+ (Based on Experience) Benefits: Top-Tier Benefits Package About the Opportunity: Our…
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What paralegals earn in Salt Lake City
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $21–$27 | $43k–$57k |
| Mid level | $26–$35 | $55k–$72k |
| Senior | $33–$45 | $68k–$93k |
Adjusted for the Salt Lake City 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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