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Supervising Paralegal Jobs (NOW HIRING)

The paralegal will receive support from their assigned Account Supervisor, who will assist the paralegal & law firm relationship with plan modifications, questions, feedback on quality, delegation ...

This position reports to a Supervisory Paralegal, or Project Manager. Position Description: Works under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or a Project Supervisor. Work products are reviewed ...

Paralegal

Arlington, VA · On-site

$50K - $58K/yr

Legal As a CGS Paralegal, you will work under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or Project Supervisor. You will provide litigation and administrative support to a group of United States ...

This position reports to a Supervisory Paralegal, or Project Manager. Position Description: Works under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or a Project Supervisor. Work products are reviewed ...

Paralegal

Arlington, VA · On-site

$50K - $58K/yr

Legal As a CGS Paralegal, you will work under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or Project Supervisor. You will provide litigation and administrative support to a group of United States ...

Paralegal

Washington, DC · On-site

$53K - $58K/yr

Legal As a CGS Paralegal, you will work under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or Project Supervisor. You will provide litigation and administrative support to a group of United States ...

Paralegal

Washington, DC · On-site

$50K - $58K/yr

Legal As a CGS Paralegal, you will work under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or Project Supervisor. You will provide litigation and administrative support to a group of United States ...

Paralegal

Arlington, VA · On-site

$53K - $58K/yr

Legal As a CGS Paralegal, you will work under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or Project Supervisor. You will provide litigation and administrative support to a group of United States ...

Paralegal

Arlington, VA · On-site

$50K - $58K/yr

Legal As a CGS Paralegal, you will work under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or Project Supervisor. You will provide litigation and administrative support to a group of United States ...

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How much do supervising paralegal jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 20, 2026, the average yearly pay for supervising paralegal in the United States is $71,376.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54,500.00 and $89,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a supervising paralegal?

Supervising paralegals are experienced legal professionals who oversee the work of other paralegals and legal assistants within a law firm or legal department. They are responsible for managing caseloads, ensuring that legal documents are prepared accurately, and maintaining compliance with legal procedures and deadlines. In addition to their supervisory duties, they often assist attorneys with complex legal research, case preparation, and may help train new staff. Their role is crucial in maintaining efficiency and quality in legal services.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a supervising paralegal?

To thrive as a Supervising Paralegal, you need extensive knowledge of legal procedures, strong organizational skills, and several years of paralegal experience, often supported by a certificate or degree in paralegal studies. Familiarity with legal research databases (such as Westlaw or LexisNexis), case management software, and e-filing systems is typically required. Leadership, effective communication, and the ability to mentor and manage junior staff are crucial soft skills in this position. These skills and qualities are essential for ensuring efficient legal operations, maintaining team productivity, and upholding high standards of legal service.

What are some common challenges faced by supervising paralegals when managing a team, and how can they address these challenges?

Supervising Paralegals often navigate challenges such as balancing their own caseload with overseeing the work of junior paralegals, ensuring consistent quality and accuracy across the team's output, and handling time-sensitive deadlines. Effective communication, clear delegation of tasks, and regular check-ins are key strategies to address these challenges. Additionally, fostering a collaborative environment and providing ongoing training can help maintain high performance and support team development.
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Infographic showing various Supervising Paralegal job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 16% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $71,376 per year, or $34.3 per hour.

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Paralegal

Employment Type: Full-Time, Entry Level

As a CGS Paralegal, you will work under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or Project Supervisor. You will provide litigation and administrative support to a group of United States Attorneys. CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government's most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities.

Skills and attributes for success:

  • Downloads electronic case filings (ECFs) from Pacer.
  • Uploads the electronic case filings to the automated matters systems.
  • Enters filing information into a case tracking system.
  • Creates and provides links to the electronic case filings to the DOJ Attorneys.
  • Responds to DOJ attorney requests for filing information and retrieval.
  • Compiles, prepares, and summarizes relevant materials for use by attorneys in discovery and in preparation of motions, briefs and other legal documents.
  • Conducts simple to moderately complex database searches.
  • Performs simple legal research.
  • Indexes, tracks and controls document discovery, depositions, and trial.
  • Prepares exhibit cross-references.
  • Assists attorneys in courtroom.

Qualifications:

  • Requires paralegal certificate, JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study. One (1) year of legal training or legal experience or at least two (2) years of college education may be substituted for the paralegal certificate.
  • Basic legal knowledge, including knowledge of standard legal citation to cite check legal motions and memorandum.
  • Experience with legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our client's specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems.

For the past nine years, we've been growing our government contracting portfolio, and along the way, we've created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work.

Here at CGS we value honesty through hard work and self-awareness, professionalism in all we do, and to deliver the best quality to our consumers mending those relations for years to come.

We care about our employees. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive benefits package.

  • Health, Dental, and Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k
  • Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
  • Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays

Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Join our team and become part of meaningful government innovation!