Certified Paralegal Salary in San Bernardino, CA

How much does a Certified Paralegal make in San Bernardino, CA?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Certified Paralegal in San Bernardino, CA is $74,322. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $66,370 to $83,509, with most professionals earning between $59,131 and $91,874.

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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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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 San Bernardino, CA

Average Base Salary

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66370

83509

74322

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

68684

87759

77109

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 San Bernardino, CA. The base salary for Certified Paralegal ranges from $66,370 to $83,509 with the average base salary of $74,322. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $68,684 to $87,759 with the average total cash compensation of $77,109.

View Average Salary for Certified Paralegal as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$74,322	$66,370 - $83,509
Bonus	$2,788	$2,314 - $4,250
Total Pay	$77,109	$68,684 - $87,759

* 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 San Bernardino, CA

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO San Bernardino, CA
CITY, STATE Ontario, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,446 - $83,604	COMPARE TO San Bernardino, CA
CITY, STATE Victorville, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,061 - $83,120	COMPARE TO San Bernardino, CA
CITY, STATE Apple Valley, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,049 - $83,104	COMPARE TO San Bernardino, CA
CITY, STATE Fontana, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,547 - $83,731	COMPARE TO San Bernardino, CA
CITY, STATE Rancho Cucamonga, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,269 - $83,382	COMPARE TO San Bernardino, CA
CITY, STATE Riverside, CA	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $66,547 - $83,731	COMPARE TO San Bernardino, CA

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About San Bernardino, California

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 59.6 square miles (154 km2), of which 59.2 square miles (153 km2) is land and 0.4 square miles (1.0 km2), or 0.74%, is water. The city lies in the San Bernardino foothills and the eastern portion of the San Bernardino Valley, roughly 60 miles (97 km) east of Los Angeles. Some major geographical features of the city include the San Bernardino Mountains and the San Bernardino National Forest, in which the city's northernmost neighborhood, Arrowhead Springs, is located; the Cajon Pass adjacent to the northwest border; City...

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