$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…
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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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…
$165.18k - $247.5k
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$133k - $165k
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$85.8k - $140.96k
Role SummaryExecutes channel marketing activities and manages partner engagement by developing marketing collateral, coordinating product launch logistics, and tracking the effectiveness of partner campaigns. Maintains r…
$150k - $200k
Job Title: Trust & Estate Planning and Administration AttorneyJob Location: We have offices in San Jose, CA & Morgan Hill, CA, but are open to strong remote candidatesCompensation: $150K - $200K base, depending on experi…
$246.8k - $355.2k
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Thanks for your interest in Oklo! We are searching for an Legal Executive Assistant to support our General Counsel and our broader Legal team. Position Description Oklo is seeking an experienced, dynamic, technically cap…
$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…
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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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