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Entry-level paralegal jobs in California: 299 open roles

299 open entry-level paralegal jobs in California, taken from employers’ own career sites and checked to still be open. Listings that state pay show a median of $92,500 a year. A paralegal supports lawyers by researching, drafting documents, organizing case files and managing deadlines. Many roles accept a paralegal certificate or a degree.

Open entry-level paralegal jobs in California

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The paralegal job in California

The job is the same anywhere; what changes is who is hiring.

A typical day

  1. 1. Draft and file documents
  2. 2. Research cases and rules
  3. 3. Organize evidence and files
  4. 4. Manage deadlines
  5. 5. Communicate with clients and courts

Skills it uses

  1. 1. Legal research
  2. 2. Writing
  3. 3. Document management
  4. 4. Attention to detail
  5. 5. Confidentiality
  6. 6. Deadline tracking
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Employers hiring in California

  • SourcePro Search 21
  • AMS Staffing 11
  • Jobot 9
  • Viper Staffing Services 8
  • Direct Counsel 7
  • Orion Placement 7
  • gpac 6
  • Matura Farrington Staffing Services 6

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