Certified Paralegal Salary in Memphis, Tennessee

How much does a Certified Paralegal make in Memphis, TN?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Certified Paralegal in Memphis, TN is $66,157. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $59,079 to $74,335, with most professionals earning between $52,635 and $81,781.

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What is a Certified Paralegal?

A Certified Paralegal or certified legal assistant is the title of paralegals in the United States who have met certain education and work experience requirements and have passed one of a number of available certification exams. The primary function of paralegals is to assist attorneys in the delivery of legal services. According to the American Bar Association: â€œA legal assistant or paralegal is a person, qualified by education, training and/or work experience who is employed or retained by a lawyer, law office, corporation, governmental agency or other entity and who performs specifically ...

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What does a Certified Paralegal do?

Common responsibilities of a Certified Paralegal

Create policies and procedures for all steps of the process.

December 22, 2022

Demonstrate a high degree of discretion, confidentiality and integrity in the handling of personal client information, including following the Rules of Professional Conduct.

January 01, 2023

Attend hearings if needed.

February 05, 2023

Prepare closing packet for signing, witness signing of legal documents.

February 17, 2023

Assist with review and preparation of standard contracts and basic contract summaries.

March 07, 2023

Support and administer legal records on different electronic media, including corporate minute books and records, policies, guidelines, compliance files and other legal data.

March 14, 2023

Manage and report on intakes and cases.

March 24, 2023

Suggest improvements in procedures to prepare for growth.

April 02, 2023

Train call center staff on entire SSD process.

April 21, 2023

Review cases and provide feedback on approval possibilities.

April 28, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Certified Paralegal in Memphis, TN

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

59079

74335

66157

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

61139

78118

68639

What is the average salary for Certified Paralegal in 2025?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Certified Paralegal in Memphis, TN. The base salary for Certified Paralegal ranges from $59,079 to $74,335 with the average base salary of $66,157. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $61,139 to $78,118 with the average total cash compensation of $68,639.

View Average Salary for Certified Paralegal as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$66,157	$59,079 - $74,335
Bonus	$2,482	$2,060 - $3,783
Total Pay	$68,639	$61,139 - $78,118

* 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.

Certified Paralegal Salary Near Memphis, TN

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Memphis, TN
CITY, STATE Germantown, TN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,934 - $74,153	COMPARE TO Memphis, TN
CITY, STATE Southaven, MS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,991 - $74,224	COMPARE TO Memphis, TN
CITY, STATE Olive Branch, MS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,846 - $74,042	COMPARE TO Memphis, TN
CITY, STATE Jonesboro, AR	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,638 - $73,780	COMPARE TO Memphis, TN
CITY, STATE Jackson, TN	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $58,638 - $73,780	COMPARE TO Memphis, TN
CITY, STATE Tupelo, MS	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $53,207 - $66,947	COMPARE TO Memphis, TN

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About Memphis, Tennessee

Memphis is a city located along the Mississippi River in southwestern Shelby County, Tennessee, United States. The 2017 city population was 652,236, making Memphis the largest city on the Mississippi River, second-largest city in Tennessee, as well as the 25th largest city in the United States. Greater Memphis is the 42nd largest metropolitan area in the United States, with a population of 1,348,260 in 2017. The city is the anchor of West Tennessee and the greater Mid-South region, which includes portions of neighboring Arkansas and Mississippi. Memphis is the seat of Shelby County, the most p...

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