Managing Paralegal Salary in Tacoma, Washington

What is the salary range of Managing Paralegal?

As of January 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Managing Paralegal in Tacoma, WA is $115,708. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $100,557 to $134,081, with most professionals earning between $86,762 and $150,809.

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What is a Managing Paralegal?

The Managing Paralegal is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the paralegal team within a law firm or legal department. This includes assigning and delegating tasks, providing guidance and support to paralegals, and ensuring that all work is completed accurately and on time. The Managing Paralegal may also be involved in hiring and training new paralegals, as well as evaluating the performance of existing staff. Additionally, they may assist with case management, legal research, and drafting legal documents as needed. Strong organizational and leadership skills are essential for this role, as well as a thorough understanding of legal procedures and terminology.

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Common responsibilities of a Managing Paralegal

Act as a liaison between the paralegal team and attorneys, ensuring effective communication and collaboration on case management and client matters.

September 17, 2023

Assist in the preparation and management of budgets, as well as tracking and reporting on departmental expenses and performance metrics.

September 24, 2023

Stay current on legal and regulatory developments, and disseminate relevant information to the paralegal team to ensure compliance and best practices.

October 22, 2023

Oversee the day-to-day operations of the paralegal department, including managing workloads, deadlines, and priorities.

October 23, 2023

Monitor and manage the utilization of resources, including technology, research tools, and support staff, to optimize productivity and cost-effectiveness.

October 24, 2023

Supervise and manage a team of paralegals, including assigning tasks, providing guidance and support, and conducting performance evaluations.

October 28, 2023

Assist in the hiring and training of new paralegals, as well as providing ongoing professional development and training opportunities for existing staff.

November 06, 2023

Develop and implement policies and procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness within the paralegal department.

November 08, 2023

Handle escalated or complex paralegal tasks, providing support and expertise as needed.

November 11, 2023

Review and approve work product produced by paralegals, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with legal and ethical standards.

November 14, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Managing Paralegal in Tacoma, WA

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

100557

134081

115708

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

104823

149639

125541

What is the average salary for Managing Paralegal in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Managing Paralegal in Tacoma, WA. The base salary for Managing Paralegal ranges from $100,557 to $134,081 with the average base salary of $115,708. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $104,823 to $149,639 with the average total cash compensation of $125,541.

View Average Salary for Managing Paralegal as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$115,708	$100,557 - $134,081
Bonus	$9,832	$4,266 - $15,558
Total Pay	$125,541	$104,823 - $149,639

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Managing Paralegal Salary Near Tacoma, WA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Lakewood, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,596 - $134,134	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Auburn, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,596 - $134,134	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Federal Way, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,596 - $134,134	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Lacey, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $97,323 - $129,770	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Renton, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $103,114 - $137,490	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA
CITY, STATE Kent, WA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $100,396 - $133,867	COMPARE TO Tacoma, WA

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About Tacoma, Washington

Tacoma (/təˈkoʊmə/ tə-KOH-mə) is a mid-sized urban port city and the county seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States. The city is on Washington's Puget Sound, 32 miles (51 km) southwest of Seattle (of which it is the largest satellite city), 31 miles (50 km) northeast of the state capital, Olympia, and 58 miles (93 km) northwest of Mount Rainier National Park. The population was 198,397, according to the 2010 census. Tacoma is the second-largest city in the Puget Sound area and the third largest in the state. Tacoma also serves as the center of business activity for the South Sound re...

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