$95k - $125k
Job Description Job Description Description: Arcadia Management Services is looking for a Senior Paralegal & Claims Manager to join our exceptional team. In this role, you'll be responsible for supporting the residential…
Legal · San Jose, CA
Paralegal jobs in San Jose, CA
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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$28–$60/hr
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$85k
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$104.4k - $172.3k
It all started when engineer Fred Luddy wrote code that automated a tedious task for his coworker, Phyllis. She cried tears of joy. That moment inspired Fred to build a company that could do that for everyone—freeing peo…
Sandisk understands how people and businesses consume data and we relentlessly innovate to deliver solutions that enable today’s needs and tomorrow’s next big ideas. With a rich history of groundbreaking innovations in F…
$175k - $230k
Location: San Jose, Camarillo, or Irvine California (Onsite 4 days a week) Job Summary: As Corporate Counsel, you will serve as a key legal advisor focused on commercial contracts for Semtech's global business operations…
$34 - $38.5 per hour
team that values your contributions and prioritizes your professional development. Job Summary: We are seeking a Family Law Paralegal to provide critical legal support to attorneys in our fathers' rights practice. In thi…
$38 - $50 per hour
values your contributions and prioritizes your professional development. Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Senior Paralegal to provide high-level legal support to attorneys in our fathers' rights practice. In th…
$61.07k - $107.07k
onsemi is seeking a highly organized and proactive Executive Administrative Assistant to provide confidential and comprehensive support to a Vice President of a Business Division and their leadership team. In this role,…
$28 - $44 per hour
Modern Family Law , a rapidly expanding national law firm specializing in Family Law, is seeking a hybrid Family Law Paralegal to join our San Jose, CA office. Remote First Setting with Brick & Mortar Space Available (in…
$84.2k - $174.7k
The Opportunity We are looking for an experienced Executive Assistant to provide support to the Vice President Global Enterprise Marketing. Your role will complement and support the leaders for our team’s overarching goa…
$75k - $125k
Litigation Paralegal We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Paralegal to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, experience in legal research, and a deep understanding of co…
$85k - $120k
Legal Secretary/Legal Assistant We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented legal Secretary/Assistant to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, experience in legal research, and…
$102k - $189k
attorneys providing a full range of legal services to Cal Water and its affiliates in Washington, New Mexico, Hawaii, and Texas. The Paralegal will be an integral part of the Legal Department, providing substantive suppo…
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What paralegals earn in San Jose
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $28–$37 | $58k–$76k |
| Mid level | $35–$47 | $73k–$97k |
| Senior | $44–$60 | $91k–$124k |
Adjusted for the San Jose 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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