JobFrame · PARALE.PARALEGA1712.P5
Paralegal
P5 · P5 — Expert Professional · Individual contributor
Median pay · United States
$147,218
$115,652 – $187,398 · USD · annual
Level position
P5 · 5 of 5 in track
Median pay
$147,218
$115,652–$187,398
Level
P5
P5 · 5 of 5 in track
Super-function
legal
Demand-heat
hot
0.2% growth
Summary
Provides substantive legal support to attorneys through legal research, document drafting, case file management, e-discovery, court filing, trial preparation, and case-deadline/billing compliance. Distinct from Legal Secretary/Administrative roles (clerical scheduling and correspondence) and from licensed Attorney roles (cannot give legal advice or represent clients) — this focus centers on attorney-supervised substantive legal work and, at the most senior level, paralegal team leadership including workflow oversight, hiring, training, and performance management across practice areas.
This level — P5 P5 — Expert Professional
Expert in field; key problem solver and project leader, authority in multiple areas