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CACI International, Inc.

Senior Paralegal

Houston, TX · On-site

$28.58/hr

Senior Paralegal Job Category: Service Contract Act Time Type: Full time Minimum Clearance Required to Start: DOJ MBI Employee Type: Regular Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10% Type of Travel:

Stark Tech

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Ballston Spa, NY · On-site

Job Requirements The Senior Paralegal- Construction serves as Stark Tech's in-house legal resource, partnering with leadership and outside counsel to oversee legal operations, compliance, and ...

Stark Tech

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Buffalo, NY · On-site

$84K - $140K/yr

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Stark Tech

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Rochester, NY

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Orlando, FL · On-site

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Syracuse, NY · On-site

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Venerable

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West Chester, PA · On-site

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Seabrook Law Offices

Senior Paralegal

San Jose, CA · On-site

$45 - $55/hr

Senior Paralegal - Seabrook Family Law Location: San Jose, CA Employment Type: Full-Time Salary Range $45 - $55 per hour About Us: At Seabrook Family Law, we specialize in providing expert legal ...

Stark Tech

Senior Paralegal

Buffalo, NY · On-site

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Seabrook Law Offices

Senior Paralegal

San Jose, CA · On-site

$45 - $55/hr

Senior Paralegal Seabrook Family Law Location: San Jose, CA Employment Type: Full-Time Salary Range $45 - $55 per hour About Us: At Seabrook Family Law, we specialize in providing expert legal ...

Keller Postman

Senior Paralegal

Coral Gables, FL · On-site

The Senior Paralegal will be responsible for performing a variety of complex tasks in a fast-paced and demanding environment. Tasks and projects must be executed with a high level of attention to ...

Keller Postman

Senior Paralegal

Coral Gables, FL · Hybrid

The Senior Paralegal will be responsible for performing a variety of complex tasks in a fast-paced and demanding environment. Tasks and projects must be executed with a high level of attention to ...

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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior paralegal in the United States is $74,187.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,500.00 and $86,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Senior Paralegal, you need advanced legal research, document drafting, case management skills, and typically a paralegal certificate or relevant degree with several years of experience. Familiarity with legal research databases like Westlaw or LexisNexis, case management software, and e-filing systems is essential. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and clear communication set outstanding Senior Paralegals apart. These abilities ensure accurate, efficient support to attorneys and smooth legal operations, which are critical for case success.

What are Senior Paralegals?

Senior Paralegals are experienced legal professionals who support attorneys by managing complex legal tasks, conducting research, drafting documents, and overseeing case management. They often supervise junior paralegals and assist with trial preparation, document review, and client communications. Senior Paralegals typically have several years of experience and a deep understanding of legal procedures, making them valuable assets to law firms and legal departments.

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A senior paralegal is a legal assistant with more knowledge and experience in the field than other paralegals in their department. As a senior paralegal, you are often given more complex job duties and can work more independently than other staff. You prepare legal documents under the guidance of an attorney, study the intricacies of various areas of law, and contact clients and other members of the justice system on behalf of the attorney when they are not present. You may also offer clients a quote for services and attend the trial when necessary. The qualifications for a paralegal include associate degree and passing a certification exam.

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Senior Paralegals often juggle several high-priority cases at once, which requires strong organizational and time-management skills. Balancing deadlines, coordinating with attorneys, and ensuring accuracy in legal documentation can be demanding, especially when cases involve intricate legal issues or tight court schedules. Effective communication and proactive planning are essential to prevent errors and maintain workflow efficiency. Senior Paralegals typically rely on legal technology tools and collaborate closely with junior staff to delegate tasks appropriately and meet all deadlines.
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Senior Paralegal

Senior Paralegal

CACI International, Inc.

Houston, TX • On-site

$28.58/hr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

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Job Title: Senior Paralegal
Job Category: Service Contract Act
Time Type: Full time
Minimum Clearance Required to Start: DOJ MBI
Employee Type: Regular
Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%
Type of Travel: Continental US
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The Opportunity:
CACI is seeking a Senior Paralegal (Legal Assistant II) to support the Department of Justice's mission. This position plays a critical role and involves working on high-profile cases. We are looking for candidates who are able to work in an office setting. Senior Paralegal duties focus on litigation support and preparation for upcoming trials.
This is an opportunity for you to provide case management and database maintenance assistance in a litigation support capacity. This role provides individuals with increasingly more customer interaction and increased responsibility in the development of case support including performing moderately complex research and detailed data analysis using automated litigation support and eDiscovery tools and resources (Relativity). You will also be exposed to fast-paced, high-profile, and impactful individual and corporate cases that span the globe.
CACI is committed to growing our eDiscovery workforce and has included tuition reimbursement for Relativity certifications, the ACEDS certification and Senior Paralegal Certificates! This is a great opportunity to grow your career. Please apply if you are interested in hearing more!
Responsibilities:
The Senior Paralegal works under the direction of Supervisory Paralegal. In this role, you will perform litigation services while complying with established procedures, including but not limited to the following:
  • Indexes, tracks and controls document discovery (including documents produced and received in discovery).
  • Compiles, prepares, and summarizes relevant materials for use by attorneys in discovery and in preparation of motions, briefs and other legal documents.
  • Summarizes depositions and other transcripts; maintains case files and performs simple legal research.
  • Indexes and tracks exhibits and other material at depositions and at trial.
  • Prepares exhibit cross-references.
  • Assists attorneys in courtroom.
  • Reviews documents for relevance and privilege according to established guidelines and criteria.
  • Other examples of the types of work to be performed include compilation of documents for FOIA, production requests, Congressional inquiries, etc.

Qualifications:
  • Four-year college degree.
  • Paralegal certificate or an equivalent level of legal training or experience.
  • Additionally, at least two years of litigation paralegal experience or project experience (including internships) related to business, finance or accounting, project or document management, policy, research, government staffing, publishing; or equivalent experience.
  • At least one year of experience in automated litigation support.
  • Requires excellent written and oral communication skills, thorough knowledge and hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems.
  • Requires technological proficiency in Microsoft Suites (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Must have an understanding on how electronically stored information (computer files) work within an operating system including experience effectively managing, organizing, and analyzing digital files and folders.
  • Transferable skills related to Electronically Stored Information (ESI) tools and eDiscovery procedures and resources.
  • Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important.
  • DOJ MBI must be obtainable (US Citizenship required).

What You Can Expect:
A culture of integrity.
At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you'll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer's missions and driven by a higher purpose - to ensure the safety of our nation.
An environment of trust.
CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You'll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.
A focus on continuous growth.
Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground - in your career and in our legacy.
Pay Range:
This posting is for a position covered by the Service Contract Labor Standards (SCA). The pay and benefits provided for this position will meet or exceed the minimum required amounts detailed in the wage determination issued by the Department of Labor and made applicable to this position, as incorporated into CACI's government contract for the work location.
Minimum Required Hourly Wage:
$28.58
There are a host of other factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographical location, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits.
CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.

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