$69.7k - $94.3k
Compliance Analyst I, II or IIIHybrid role (3 days/week in office) at our Portland, Medford, Fargo, Burlington, Vancouver, Renton, Boise, Lewiston or Salt Lake City offices. Candidates must reside within commutable dista…
Legal · Salt Lake City, UT
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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$117k - $175.4k
Your work days are brighter here.We’re obsessed with making hard work pay off, for our people, our customers, and the world around us. As a Fortune 500 company and a leading AI platform for managing people, money, and ag…
$141k - $278.3k
Position Summary We are a team of strategic advisors, architects, and implementers who drive business transformations. Our diverse talent energizes clients' business functions and technology to maximize value in Supply C…
We Are: Accenture’s SAP practice, and we live to see how this can transform the way we live and work. We bring reinvention to life using design thinking, modern delivery methodologies, embedding AI into the way we delive…
$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…
About the Job VOTA is seeking an in-house Real Estate Attorney to support the company's growing real estate and timeshare closings, foreclosures, terminations, and title operations. This role will serve as a key legal re…
$60k - $75k
representation is paired with innovative technology, collaborative teamwork, and an unwavering commitment to client service. Our paralegals are an integral part of our legal team and the client experience. They work clos…
$140k - $200k
attorneys are backed by a highly experienced team and the infrastructure to do their best work. With seasoned attorneys, senior paralegals, professional staff, proven systems, and engaged leadership, there is a tremendou…
$64k - $74k
Job Overview: The American Civil Liberties Union of Utah seeks to hire an organized and efficient Paralegal within its Legal Department. The ACLU of Utah’s Legal Department litigates in trial and appellate courts at the…
$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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