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Legal research for litigation cases and opinions. Review and manage litigation documents. Drafting ... overnight stays • Respond to the public with tact, diplomacy and appropriate timely information.

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How much do overnight legal researcher jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 27, 2026, the average yearly pay for overnight legal researcher in the United States is $113,102.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67,000.00 and $154,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Overnight Legal Researcher vs Paralegal?

AspectOvernight Legal ResearcherParalegal
CredentialsLegal research skills, sometimes a paralegal certificate or law degreeParalegal certificate or associate degree in paralegal studies
Work EnvironmentRemote or flexible hours, often project-basedLaw firms, corporate legal departments, typically daytime hours
Industry UsageLegal research firms, law firms, legal departmentsLaw firms, courts, corporate legal teams
Search & ComparisonOften compared for research-focused roles with flexible hoursCompared for legal support roles with regular hours

The main difference is that Overnight Legal Researcher primarily focuses on conducting legal research, often remotely and during flexible hours, while Paralegals handle broader legal support tasks during regular daytime hours. Both roles require legal knowledge, but the Overnight Legal Researcher emphasizes research skills and flexible scheduling.

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Infographic showing various Overnight Legal Researcher job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $113,102 per year, or $54.4 per hour.
Paralegal / Legal Assistant

Paralegal / Legal Assistant

Sharp Decisions

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

$26/hr

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Job description

Job Title : Paralegal / Legal Assistant

Pay Rate : $26/hr on W2

Location : Phoenix, AZ

Duration : 6 Months Contract role with a possible extension


JOB SUMMARY

The paralegal in this position will assist the section and support all attorneys with research,

organization, court filings, and tracking of cases in administrative, state, and federal courts;

will assist with research and track legislation. Performs related work as required. Legal

research for litigation cases and opinions. Review and manage litigation documents.

Drafting documents for litigation cases and opinions. Compiles, annotates, and indexes

provisions of statutes, cases, and administrative decisions. Reads and interprets state,

federal and local codes, laws and regulations. Calendar and docket court appearances, all

hearings, depositions in Legal Files and Outlook calendars. Legislative tracking. Receives

and screens a variety of correspondence, telephone calls, and visitors. Other duties as

assigned as related to the position’


Knowledge of:

• Concepts, terminology, principles and procedures of American law

• Functions and jurisdictions of local, state, and federal courts and related criminal

justice agencies

• Filing requirements and legal procedure in administrative, state, and federal courts;

• Legal research, civil litigation

• Methods, techniques, and principles for writing briefs, opinions, reports and other

legal documents in established formats


Skill in

• Oral and written communications

• Managing a heavy workload under pressure with multiple deadlines

• Composing various complex legal correspondence and pleadings

• Grammar, punctuation, spelling, basic editing, formats of a wide variety of legal

documents, rules and procedures of all Arizona State and a variety of federal courts

• Researching and extracting information from statutes, codes, legal documents, and

court decisions

• Word processing


Ability to:

• Identify issues, analyze and articulate legal arguments, and assess evidence

• Interview and elicit information in a legal investigation

• Write legal documents

• Handle detailed work with accuracy and speed

• Monitor legal requirements and deadlines• Exercise good judgment in making strategic decisions

• Travel within and outside Arizona, including overnight stays

• Respond to the public with tact, diplomacy and appropriate timely information.


Requirement:

1 year of Paralegal experience required