How much does a Paralegal III make in California? The average Paralegal III salary in California is $100,361 as of February 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $90,931 and $110,540. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

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Paralegal III Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Paralegal III Salary $82,346 CA February 26, 2024
25th Percentile Paralegal III Salary $90,931 CA February 26, 2024
50th Percentile Paralegal III Salary $100,361 CA February 26, 2024
75th Percentile Paralegal III Salary $110,540 CA February 26, 2024
90th Percentile Paralegal III Salary $119,808 CA February 26, 2024
25% $90,931 10% $82,346 90% $119,808 75% $110,540 $100,361 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What skills does a Paralegal III need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Attention to Detail: Executing and completing a task with a high level of accuracy.

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PowerPoint: A computer software created by Microsoft which allows the user to create slides with recordings, narrations, transitions and other features in order to present information.

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Document Review: Document review (also known as doc review), in the context of legal proceedings, is the process whereby each party to a case sorts through and analyzes the documents and data they possess (and later the documents and data supplied by their opponents through discovery) to determine which are sensitive or otherwise relevant to the case. Document Review is a valuable main staple of the type of work performed by attorneys for their clients, though it is increasingly common for the work to be performed by specialized document review attorneys. Some types of cases that typically require large numbers of documents to be reviewed are litigation, mergers and acquisitions, and government and internal investigations (including internal audits). Regarding litigation, documents reviewed by attorneys are obtained through the discovery process, which is generally governed by rules of procedure for the presiding court. In cases in United States Federal Courts the rules related to discovery are Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (F.R.C.P.) 16, 26, 33, 34, 37, and 45 which were amended in 2006 to include electronically stored information.

Attention to Detail 3.21%
PowerPoint 1.52%
Document Review 1.11%
Others 94.16%

Job Description for Paralegal III

Paralegal III 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 III 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 III 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 III work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. To be a Paralegal III typically requires 4 -7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Location Coachella, CA Avg. Salary $96,591 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Acampo, CA Avg. Salary $97,022 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Acton, CA Avg. Salary $101,554 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Adelanto, CA Avg. Salary $96,482 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Adin, CA Avg. Salary $92,319 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Agoura Hills, CA Avg. Salary $99,804 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Aguanga, CA Avg. Salary $96,794 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Ahwahnee, CA Avg. Salary $90,625 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Alameda, CA Avg. Salary $111,007 Date Updated February 26, 2024
Location Alamo, CA Avg. Salary $110,752 Date Updated February 26, 2024

Career Path for Paralegal III

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For Paralegal III, the upper level is Paralegal IV and then progresses to Paralegal V.

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