Senior Paralegal
Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP & Affiliates
Los Angeles, CA · $110k–$150k a year · Posted November 2, 2026
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November 2026
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Pay compared with the market
This listing pays about $130,000 a year. Across 35 open senior paralegal listings that state pay, the middle half runs $85,500 to $119,500 and the median is $100,000. That is 30% above the median, above the middle half of those listings.
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How AI is used in this kind of work
Among paralegals and legal assistants, AI is already used for some of the tasks. Measured exposure for paralegals and legal assistants: 29% (some).
Share of this job’s tasks that AI is already used for at work, from real usage. It is not a forecast of job loss, and a low number means no use seen yet. Source: Anthropic Economic Index.
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About the job
...seamlessly across 50-plus practices and 21 offices in the world's major financial centers.The OpportunityWe are seeking a Senior Paralegal to join our Firm. This position will be based in our Los Angeles or Palo Alto offices (hybrid). The Senior Paralegal utilizes litigation...