How much does a Paralegal I make in the United States? The average Paralegal I salary in the United States is $66,679 as of July 25, 2023, but the range typically falls between $59,149 and $75,436. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Paralegal I Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Paralegal I Salary $52,292 US July 25, 2023
25th Percentile Paralegal I Salary $59,149 US July 25, 2023
50th Percentile Paralegal I Salary $66,679 US July 25, 2023
75th Percentile Paralegal I Salary $75,436 US July 25, 2023
90th Percentile Paralegal I Salary $83,408 US July 25, 2023
25% $59,149 10% $52,292 90% $83,408 75% $75,436 $66,679 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description for Paralegal I

Paralegal I assists and supports attorneys with research and document preparation for court proceedings and legal transactions. Utilizes a variety of sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, and legal codes to research and analyze legal topics. Being a Paralegal I drafts and edits legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, motions, and contracts. Conducts fact-finding, data collection, and analysis used to prepare statements and arguments. Additionally, Paralegal I assists attorneys with depositions, interviews, discovery, and investigations. Manages, organizes, and archives documents with software tools and technology. Applies specialized legal terminology appropriately in documents. Typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically requires Paralegal Certification. Typically reports to an attorney. The Paralegal I work is closely managed. Works on projects/matters of limited complexity in a support role. To be a Paralegal I typically requires 0-2 years of related experience. (Copyright 2023 Salary.com)... View full job description

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City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.9%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 5.5%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 17.5%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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