Paralegal Jobs

Paralegal jobs are open across law firms, corporations, government agencies, and nonprofits, from entry-level to senior and supervisory roles, with common specializations in litigation support, corporate law, and real estate. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles1,241+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerJobot
Top cityNew York, NY
Work type70% On-site
Top industryLaw

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Groupon
Paralegal
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Groupon
New 1h ago
Paralegal
Groupon
Chicago, Illinois
Compliance & Legal
Paralegal & Legal Support
Legal Counsel
$72k - $134k/yr
On-Site
Other

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Sidley Austin
Paralegal
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Sidley Austin
New 3h ago
Paralegal
Sidley Austin
Washington, Washington DC
Compliance & Legal
Paralegal & Legal Support
$120k - $140k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
1,001-5,000

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Pillinger Miller Tarallo, LLP
Paralegal
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Pillinger Miller Tarallo, LLP
New 21h ago
Paralegal
Pillinger Miller Tarallo, LLP
Elmsford, New York
Compliance & Legal
Paralegal & Legal Support
$55k - $70k/yr
Hybrid
Other
51-200

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Advocate Aurora Health
Paralegal
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Advocate Aurora Health
New 23h ago
Paralegal
Advocate Aurora Health
Oak Brook, Illinois
Compliance & Legal
Paralegal & Legal Support
$35 - $53/hr
On-Site
Associate's
10,000+

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UP Management LLC
Paralegal
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UP Management LLC
Added 1d ago
Paralegal
UP Management LLC
Rock Island, Illinois
Compliance & Legal
Paralegal & Legal Support
$65k - $75k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's

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Paralegal Job Market

A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Jobot
    Jobot105
  • Husch Blackwell
    Husch Blackwell34
  • Ogletree Deakins
    Ogletree Deakins30
  • Cooley LLP
    Cooley LLP23
  • Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq
    Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq23

Top Industries Hiring

  • Law & Legal Services565
  • Staffing & Recruiting109
  • Consulting & Professional Services93
  • Technology & Software67
  • Government & Public Sector54

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in paralegal jobs.

  • Associate or bachelor's degree in paralegal studies or a related field
  • Proficiency in legal case management and document management software
  • Experience drafting legal documents, correspondence, and court filings
  • Strong research skills using Westlaw, LexisNexis, or similar legal databases
  • NALA Certified Paralegal or NFPA Registered Paralegal credential preferred
  • Familiarity with e-discovery platforms and electronic filing systems

Tips for Your Paralegal Job Search

Tailor your resume to practice area

Hiring managers read paralegal resumes looking for specific practice-area experience. If you're targeting litigation roles, lead with your docket management and discovery experience. For corporate positions, front-load entity formation, contract review, and board minutes work instead.

Earn a NALA or NFPA certification

The Certified Paralegal credential from NALA and the Registered Paralegal credential from NFPA signal formal competency to employers who screen resumes before a human reads them. Either one can move your application past initial filters at mid-size and large firms.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists paralegal openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your practice area and seniority level and apply directly to each listing.

Match your software skills to the listing

Legal-software fluency is a hard filter at many firms. Read each job posting carefully and call out any exact platforms you know, including case management systems, e-discovery tools, and document management software, rather than listing them generically under a skills section.

Prepare for a writing sample request

Most paralegal interviews include a writing sample or a short drafting exercise. Prepare a redacted motion, demand letter, or contract summary you can share quickly. Being ready without scrambling signals professionalism before the interview even starts.

Negotiate using billable-hour value, not title

When discussing compensation, frame your value around the billing rate your work supports and the caseload you can carry independently. Attorneys and office managers respond more concretely to workload capacity than to years of experience alone.

Paralegal Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most paralegals?

The companies hiring the most paralegals right now include Jobot, Husch Blackwell, and Ogletree Deakins, with the largest share of openings in California, New York, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Corporate legal departments and full-service law firms consistently post the highest volume of paralegal roles nationwide.

How many paralegal jobs are remote?

About 30% of paralegal openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, with remote availability concentrated in document review, contract management, and corporate compliance roles. Litigation and court-filing positions remain predominantly in-person because of courthouse deadlines and attorney collaboration requirements.

How do you become a paralegal?

Most employers require either an associate or bachelor's degree in paralegal studies, or a degree in another field combined with a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program. After completing your education, gaining experience through internships or entry-level legal assistant roles builds the practical skills firms look for. Earning a NALA or NFPA credential after you have some experience strengthens your candidacy for mid-level and senior positions.

Can you get a paralegal job with no experience?

Yes, entry-level paralegal roles exist, and many are designed for candidates coming directly out of paralegal certificate or degree programs. Emphasize any legal clinic work, internships, or law office administrative experience on your resume. Smaller firms and solo practitioners are often more open to training new graduates than large firms, making them a practical first target when you're starting out.

What does the paralegal interview process look like?

Paralegal interviews typically start with a phone or video screen focused on your practice-area background and software familiarity. An in-person or second-round interview usually follows, often including a writing or research exercise to assess drafting ability. Some firms add a final meeting with a supervising attorney before extending an offer. The full process commonly runs two to four rounds depending on firm size.

Where can I find and apply to paralegal jobs?

You can find and apply to paralegal jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your practice area, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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