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Randall Construction

Paralegal Assistant

Apopka, FL · On-site

$26 - $32/hr

... projects across the Southeast and beyond. Randall Construction Holdings is seeking a skilled ... A Paralegal Assistant provides critical administrative and clerical support to attorneys and other ...

Indiana Legal Services

Paralegal

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$37K/yr

The Paralegal will assist MLP project attorneys in a variety of civil cases, including family law, public benefits, landlord-tenant, and consumer law cases by drafting pleadings, correspondence ...

Husch Blackwell Llp

Paralegal Assistant

Houston, TX · On-site

Essential Job Functions: The Paralegal Assistant will provide assistance to paralegals and ... Highly organized, able to prioritize workflow and manage projects; excellent time management skills

Husch Blackwell Llp

Paralegal Assistant

Austin, TX · On-site

Essential Job Functions: The Paralegal Assistant will provide assistance to paralegals and ... Highly organized, able to prioritize workflow and manage projects; excellent time management skills

Husch Blackwell Llp

Paralegal Assistant

Dallas, TX · On-site

Essential Job Functions: The Paralegal Assistant will provide assistance to paralegals and ... Highly organized, able to prioritize workflow and manage projects; excellent time management skills

Randall Construction

Paralegal Assistant

Apopka, FL · On-site

$26 - $32/hr

... projects across the Southeast and beyond. Randall Construction Holdings is seeking a skilled ... A Paralegal Assistant provides critical administrative and clerical support to attorneys and other ...

Kosmos

Paralegal

Anaheim, CA · On-site

$70K - $100K/yr

As a Paralegal you will play a crucial role in supporting our legal team in various projects and ... Conduct legal research and analysis to support attorneys in case preparation. * Assist in drafting ...

City of New York

Paralegal

Manhattan, NY · On-site

The proceeds of its debt issuances finance capital projects that impact virtually every aspect of ... To be acceptable, experience in paralegal (legal assistant) services must have involved the ...

City of New York

Paralegal

Manhattan, NY · On-site

The proceeds of its debt issuances finance capital projects that impact virtually every aspect of ... To be acceptable, experience in paralegal (legal assistant) services must have involved the ...

Orion Placement

Litigation Paralegal

Dallas, TX · Hybrid

$75K - $120K/yr

... and project assistants in a highly visible role * Build valuable experience with Relativity ... Candidates must have 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm or specialized ...

Orion Placement

Litigation Paralegal

Dallas, TX · Hybrid

$75K - $120K/yr

... and project assistants in a highly visible role * Build valuable experience with Relativity ... Candidates must have 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm or specialized ...

Kosmos

Paralegal

Fort Worth, TX · On-site

$70K - $100K/yr

As a Paralegal, you will play a crucial role in supporting our legal team in various projects and ... Conduct legal research and gather relevant information for cases. * Assist in drafting legal ...

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How much do paralegal project assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for paralegal project assistant in the United States is $25.09, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.19 and $28.85 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Paralegal Project Assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Paralegal Project Assistant, you need strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a foundational understanding of legal procedures, often supported by a paralegal certificate or related coursework. Familiarity with legal research databases, document management systems, and Microsoft Office is typically required. Excellent communication, time management, and the ability to work collaboratively distinguish top performers in this role. These skills ensure accurate support for attorneys, efficient project execution, and effective legal team operations.

What are some typical challenges faced by Paralegal Project Assistants when managing multiple assignments, and how can they effectively prioritize tasks?

Paralegal Project Assistants often juggle several projects simultaneously, each with tight deadlines and varying levels of urgency. The main challenge is balancing these competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail and meeting quality standards. Effective prioritization involves clear communication with supervising attorneys, creating detailed task lists, and using project management tools to track progress. Being proactive in seeking clarification on urgent tasks and regularly updating supervisors can help ensure that critical deadlines are met and workloads remain manageable.

What is the difference between Paralegal Project Assistant vs Paralegal?

AspectParalegal Project AssistantParalegal
Required CredentialsAssociate's degree or paralegal certificateAssociate's degree or paralegal certificate
Work EnvironmentLegal firms, corporate legal departments, project-based settingsLaw firms, corporate legal departments, government agencies
Employer & Industry UsageUsed for supporting specific projects and administrative tasksUsed for legal research, document preparation, and case support

The main difference is that a Paralegal Project Assistant typically focuses on supporting specific legal projects and administrative tasks, often in a temporary or project-based capacity. A Paralegal generally handles a broader range of legal research, document drafting, and case management duties. Both roles require similar credentials and work in similar environments, but the Project Assistant role emphasizes project-specific support.

What are Paralegal Project Assistants?

Paralegal Project Assistants are support professionals who assist paralegals and attorneys with large-scale legal projects, such as document review, case preparation, and the organization of legal materials. They often handle administrative tasks, manage databases, and help ensure that projects run smoothly and deadlines are met. Their work is vital in litigation, compliance, and transactional law settings, where managing large volumes of information is critical. While they may not perform substantive legal work, their organizational and support skills are essential to the legal team’s efficiency.
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Associate, Legal (Fund Formation & Investments Paralegal)

Associate, Legal (Fund Formation & Investments Paralegal)

Adams Street Partners

Chicago, IL

$52K - $71K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

Adams Street Partners is seeking a Paralegal to join its growing Legal team. The Paralegal will be tasked with supporting activities related to private equity investments as well as closings of private equity fundraises.  This individual will also provide general support to the Legal team in a variety of fundraising, investing and compliance related activities.  He/she will work in the twenty-two-member Legal team, which oversees Adams Street's global legal and compliance functions.

Role Description:

Specifically, this individual will be involved with:

  • Preparing and maintaining various documents/instruments: investment approval documentation, private equity fund subscription documents, debt finance documents, closing lists, corporate charters, LLC/partnership formation documents, corporate resolutions, officer certificates, AML/KYC documentation, etc.
  • Interacting with internal and external investment professionals, lawyers, bankers, accountants, investors and other professionals.
  • Maintaining control of closing documentation and ensuring they conform to Adams Street's guidelines.
  • Assisting with the preparation and maintenance of private equity fund formation, fundraising and investment documentation.
  • Managing post-closing assembly/distribution of closing documents and closing volumes.
  • Responding to investor and fund general partner requests in connection with closings and amendments as well as supplemental information requests.
  • Maintaining and improving internal records, checklists, spreadsheets, and other tracking devices.
  • Participating in and assisting in the management of due diligence projects.
  • Performing other ad hoc projects as assigned.

Required Skills:

We seek an individual who is self-disciplined and customer service oriented with the following characteristics:

  • Undergraduate degree, ideally with a business administration or law focus, is required, and a paralegal certificate from an ABA accredited program is strongly desired.
  • Two to three years paralegal or legal project assistant experience in corporate/transactional law practice setting with exposure to with private equity fund structures.
  • Experience assisting with multiple closings preferably in private equity fundraising and investing, mergers and acquisitions, and/or debt finance.
  • Managing and organizing transactional documentation, ideally in the areas of private equity fundraising and/or investments.
  • Familiarity with global Anti-Money Laundering/Know Your Customer (AML/KYC) laws and regulations.
  • Exceptional attention to detail, highly organized and able to prioritize and meet competing deadlines.
  • Knowledge of and experience using document management systems, electronic data rooms, legal focused and general AI systems and MS Office suite required.
  • Interest in staying abreast of industry trends, product knowledge and trends in marketing and investor relations.
  • Ability to work independently and on a team.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with a desire to learn new and complex concepts.

We offer a competitive U.S. benefits package designed to support health, financial security, and work-life balance. Highlights include medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) with immediate vesting and employer match; profit sharing; flexible spending accounts (FSA); and paid parental leave, including adoption. Employees also receive generous paid time off, commuter benefits, employer-paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance, and access to additional voluntary benefits.

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