Senior Paralegal
Contact Government Services
Fairfax, VA · Posted November 7, 2026
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November 2026
- #5Cities with the most jobs that need no experience in the Mid-Atlantic2.0% · of 84
- #6Cities with the most jobs that need no experience in the Southeast2.0% · of 84
- #8Cities with the most hybrid jobs in the Southeast15% · of 84
- #8Best cities for junior jobs in Virginia36% · of 26
- #9Cities with the most jobs that need no experience2.0% · of 100
- #12Best college towns for junior jobs in the Mid-Atlantic37% · of 55
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Pay compared with the market
This listing does not state pay. Across 34 open senior paralegal listings that state pay, the middle half runs $80,000 to $115,000 and the median is $90,500.
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About the job
...Senior ParalegalEmployment Type: Full-TimeCGS is seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Paralegal to join a fast-moving, extremely active in-house government legal team. This position is a key role related to supporting various aspects of the company's litigation portfolio...