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Temporary Paralegal - Mercer County

Mercer, PA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

To learn more about LSI, SWAN or Diakon, please visit www.diakon-swan.org SWAN Legal Services Initiative Paralegal - Temporary We are looking for a temporary paralegal for our Mercer County position.

Temporary Paralegal - Mercer County

Mercer, PA · On-site

$21.98/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

To learn more about LSI, SWAN or Diakon, please visit www.diakon-swan.org SWAN Legal Services Initiative Paralegal - Temporary We are looking for a temporary paralegal for our Mercer County position.

Temporary Paralegal - Mercer County

Mercer, PA · On-site

$21.55/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

To learn more about LSI, SWAN or Diakon, please visit www.diakon-swan.org SWAN Legal Services Initiative Paralegal - Temporary We are looking for a temporary paralegal for our Mercer County position.

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Litigation Paralegal Supervisor

Los Angeles, CA

$210K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Identify staffing needs for litigation team; aids with the recruitment of full-time and temporary paralegals. * Assist with design and implementation of paralegal training and department procedures.

Litigation Paralegal Supervisor

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$210K/yr

  • Medical

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Identify staffing needs for litigation team; aids with the recruitment of full-time and temporary paralegals. * Assist with design and implementation of paralegal training and department procedures.

Paralegal

Tampa, FL · On-site

$33 - $38/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Temporary / Contract Paralegal LHH is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Paralegal for a temporary contract opportunity in the Tampa, Florida area. This role will support attorneys and ...

Paralegal

Tampa, FL · On-site

$33 - $38/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Temporary / Contract Paralegal LHH is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Paralegal for a temporary contract opportunity in the Tampa, Florida area. This role will support attorneys and ...

Paralegal

Saratoga Springs, NY · On-site

$75K - $90K/yr

⭐⭐⭐ Paralegal ⭐⭐⭐ Pay Rate: $75,000-$90,000/year; Based on experience Location ... We specialize in permanent, temporary, and temp-to-hire positions. Our superior service combined ...

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How much do temp paralegal jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for temp paralegal in the United States is $59,731.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,000.00 and $68,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical responsibilities and challenges faced by a temp paralegal in a legal firm?

As a Temp Paralegal, your daily tasks often include document review, legal research, drafting correspondence, and assisting attorneys with case preparation. You may work on short-term projects with tight deadlines, which can be both challenging and rewarding. Adapting quickly to new teams and systems is essential, as you might support various attorneys or work across different practice areas. This role provides valuable exposure to diverse legal environments and can be a stepping stone to permanent positions or career advancement within the legal field.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a temp paralegal, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Temp Paralegal, you need a solid understanding of legal procedures, research skills, and familiarity with legal documentation, often supported by a paralegal certificate or relevant experience. Proficiency with legal research databases like Westlaw or LexisNexis and case management software is typically required. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and adaptability help temp paralegals stand out in fast-paced, short-term assignments. These abilities are crucial for efficiently supporting attorneys and ensuring accurate, timely legal work in varying legal environments.

What is a temp paralegal?

Temp paralegals are legal professionals hired on a temporary basis to assist law firms, corporations, or government agencies with legal tasks such as research, document preparation, and case management. Their assignments can range from a few days to several months, depending on the employer’s needs. Temp paralegals often help manage increased workloads, cover for absent staff, or provide support during large cases. This flexible role can be a good opportunity for gaining experience or bridging employment gaps.
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Infographic showing various Temp Paralegal job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, 2% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 75% Physical, 16% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,731 per year, or $28.7 per hour.

Temporary Paralegal - Mercer County

Voce

Mercer, PA • On-site

Temporary

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 10 hours ago


Job description

Add Your Voice - Work For Us

We use our voice, and empower you to use yours, to create positive, lasting change in people’s lives. We use our voice because we believe every person should belong and be empowered to thrive.

Who We Are

Our agency began in 1999 by pioneering a model that is nationally recognized. We believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing permanent home - with a caring and supportive family that makes it possible to grow and thrive.

A pioneer in new approaches to achieving permanency for children in foster care, we employ specialized knowledge and a continuum of services to help agencies expedite adoptions and keep families together.

Voce’s vision is a society where every person belongs and is empowered to thrive. We celebrate the qualities that define and distinguish us. As a change agent, we embrace our role In advocating for and promoting understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion. In doing so, we strive to achieve lasting change in our organization and the communities we serve. We will hold our agency accountable for transforming our culture, Infrastructure and practices to promote inclusion, innovation and trust. 

To learn more, please visit https://vocetogether.org/expertise/adoption-permanency.html

Additionally, with our partner Diakon, we co-administer the Statewide Adoption and Permanency Network (SWAN) program for the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services.

To learn more about LSI, SWAN or Diakon, please visit www.diakon-swan.org

SWAN Legal Services Initiative Paralegal - Temporary

We are looking for a temporary paralegal for our Mercer County position. Voce employs paralegals to perform work for the SWAN Legal Services Initiative (LSI), a program that was created to address barriers within the legal process that delay permanency for a child in the child welfare system. LSI paralegals work out of every county's children and youth office. LSI paralegals assist counties with all aspects of the legal process which ensures children are in safe and permanent homes.

This position is temporary, with the expected conclusion to occur between August - October 2026.

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

What You Will Contribute

  • Draft legal documents for solicitor review, including petitions, orders, motions and stipulations.
  • Participate in county court hearings and pre-hearing conferences.
  • Assist with all aspects of lay and expert witness preparation for testimony.
  • Facilitate and/or train on approved LSI training topics.
  • Support county best practices.
  • Conduct diligent searches to locate parents, relatives or other potential permanency resources or connections for children who are receiving services from, or are in the custody of the county and collaborate with caseworkers regarding all search results.
  • Other duties as assigned.

What It Will Take To Succeed

General knowledge/work experience in legal or in child welfare and an Associate's degree, Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate is preferred. A minimum of 5 years of related experience will be considered in lieu of degree and/or certification. 

We strive to hire motivated professionals with strong organizational and time management skills who will thrive in a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

Why Voce - We Invest In You

We offer a competitive total rewards package that includes:

  • Health insurance with medical spending accounts (employer contribution to the HSA if electing HDHP)
  • Dental, vision, long term disability and accident insurance
  • Three employer-paid benefits: short term disability insurance, life insurance and Employee Assistance Program
  • Employer contribution equivalent to 6% of your salary to your 401(k)
  • 13 paid holidays (including three floating holidays)
  • 18 days of PTO in first year of employment
  • Qualified employer participating in Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Please submit your cover letter and resume to be considered.
EOE

Employment Type: TEMPORARY

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About Voce

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Industry

Individual, family and community social assistance

Company size

201 - 500 Employees

Headquarters location

Harrisburg, PA, US

Year founded

1999