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U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Justice / Paralegal Specialist

Job-title file

Paralegal Specialist

Provide legal advice, draft and review documents, and represent the agency in legal matters.

806 employees hold this title in Department of Justice. Median total compensation for the role is $85,522, below the department median of $153,354.

Employees
806
Total payroll
$68.3M
Role median
$85,522
Agency median
$153,354
Comparison
Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$54,728$128,956+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 806 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Compared with the local labor market

Paralegal Specialist pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Paralegals and Legal Assistants — about 392,880 people — is $62,890. Department of Justice pays a median base salary of $85,379 for this role, 36% above that figureabout the 79th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Justice sits in the local pay range

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$44,740
$50,340
$62,890
$80,080
$101,500
Department of Justice median · $85,379

The bar is the range of annual wages for Paralegals and Legal Assistants across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Justice’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Justice is $85,522, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Paralegal Specialist is held in 54 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Justice, the median of $85,522 ranks #46 of 54.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Median total compensation for the Paralegal Specialist role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Compare jurisdictions

Paralegal Specialist beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 4 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $96,330 ranks #3 of 4. See Paralegal Specialist across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Connecticut
$148,330 · 8
Florida
$44,437 · 405

Median total compensation for comparable Paralegal Specialistroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Noah Miller

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp
$82,764
Sub-department
Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay
$82,764
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,764
Pay grade
11
Work city
Washington
Work county
District of Columbia
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$82,764
Basic Pay (before locality)
$62,107
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
110010001
Length of Service (Years)
3
Occupation Code (OPM)
0950
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Noah Miller works as a Paralegal Specialist for Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. Noah earned $82,764 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Sean Murphy

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp
$82,764
Sub-department
Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay
$82,764
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,764
Pay grade
11
Work city
Washington
Work county
District of Columbia
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$82,764
Basic Pay (before locality)
$62,107
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
110010001
Length of Service (Years)
1
Occupation Code (OPM)
0950
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Sean Murphy holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $82,764. Their pay grade is 11.

Jordan Mynier

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp
$82,764
Sub-department
Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay
$82,764
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,764
Pay grade
11
Work city
Washington
Work county
District of Columbia
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$82,764
Basic Pay (before locality)
$62,107
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
110010001
Length of Service (Years)
2
Occupation Code (OPM)
0950
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

At Department of Justice, Jordan Mynier serves as a Paralegal Specialist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $82,764. They are classified at grade 11.

Ginard Perez

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp
$82,764
Sub-department
Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay
$82,764
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,764
Pay grade
11
Work city
Washington
Work county
District of Columbia
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$82,764
Basic Pay (before locality)
$62,107
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
110010001
Length of Service (Years)
1
Occupation Code (OPM)
0950
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

At Department of Justice, Ginard Perez serves as a Paralegal Specialist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $82,764. They are classified at grade 11.

Pamela Pittman

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp
$82,764
Sub-department
Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay
$82,764
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,764
Pay grade
11
Work city
Washington
Work county
District of Columbia
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$82,764
Basic Pay (before locality)
$62,107
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
110010001
Length of Service (Years)
3
Occupation Code (OPM)
0950
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Pamela Pittman holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $82,764. Their pay grade is 11.

Annabelle Rice

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp
$82,764
Sub-department
Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay
$82,764
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,764
Pay grade
11
Work city
Washington
Work county
District of Columbia
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$82,764
Basic Pay (before locality)
$62,107
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
110010001
Length of Service (Years)
2
Occupation Code (OPM)
0950
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Annabelle Rice is a Paralegal Specialist at Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $82,764. They are classified at grade 11.

Melendez Rosario

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp
$82,764
Sub-department
Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay
$82,764
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,764
Pay grade
11
Work city
Washington
Work county
District of Columbia
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$82,764
Basic Pay (before locality)
$62,107
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
110010001
Length of Service (Years)
6
Occupation Code (OPM)
0950
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Melendez Rosario works as a Paralegal Specialist for Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. Melendez earned $82,764 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Susan Sams

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp
$82,764
Sub-department
Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay
$82,764
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,764
Pay grade
11
Work city
Washington
Work county
District of Columbia
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$82,764
Basic Pay (before locality)
$62,107
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
110010001
Length of Service (Years)
2
Occupation Code (OPM)
0950
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

At Department of Justice, Susan Sams serves as a Paralegal Specialist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $82,764. They are classified at grade 11.

Pamela Schrenk

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp
$82,764
Sub-department
Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay
$82,764
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,764
Pay grade
11
Work city
Washington
Work county
District of Columbia
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$82,764
Basic Pay (before locality)
$62,107
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
110010001
Length of Service (Years)
0
Occupation Code (OPM)
0950
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Pamela Schrenk works as a Paralegal Specialist for Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. Pamela earned $82,764 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Jordan Sicklick

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp
$82,764
Sub-department
Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay
$82,764
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,764
Pay grade
11
Work city
Washington
Work county
District of Columbia
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$82,764
Basic Pay (before locality)
$62,107
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
110010001
Length of Service (Years)
1
Occupation Code (OPM)
0950
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Jordan Sicklick holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $82,764. Their pay grade is 11.

Venishea Smith

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp
$82,764
Sub-department
Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay
$82,764
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,764
Pay grade
11
Work city
Washington
Work county
District of Columbia
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$82,764
Basic Pay (before locality)
$62,107
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
110010001
Length of Service (Years)
2
Occupation Code (OPM)
0950
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Venishea Smith works as a Paralegal Specialist for Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. Venishea earned $82,764 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Brittany Spriggs

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp
$82,764
Sub-department
Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay
$82,764
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,764
Pay grade
11
Work city
Washington
Work county
District of Columbia
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$82,764
Basic Pay (before locality)
$62,107
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
110010001
Length of Service (Years)
4
Occupation Code (OPM)
0950
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Brittany Spriggs works as a Paralegal Specialist for Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. Brittany earned $82,764 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Jennifer Stark

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp
$82,764
Sub-department
Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay
$82,764
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,764
Pay grade
11
Work city
Washington
Work county
District of Columbia
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$82,764
Basic Pay (before locality)
$62,107
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
110010001
Length of Service (Years)
1
Occupation Code (OPM)
0950
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Jennifer Stark is a Paralegal Specialist at Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $82,764. They are classified at grade 11.

Taylore Thomas

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp
$82,764
Sub-department
Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay
$82,764
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,764
Pay grade
11
Work city
Washington
Work county
District of Columbia
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$82,764
Basic Pay (before locality)
$62,107
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
110010001
Length of Service (Years)
3
Occupation Code (OPM)
0950
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Taylore Thomas holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $82,764. Their pay grade is 11.

Elizabeth Tran

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp
$82,764
Sub-department
Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay
$82,764
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,764
Pay grade
11
Work city
Washington
Work county
District of Columbia
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$82,764
Basic Pay (before locality)
$62,107
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
110010001
Length of Service (Years)
3
Occupation Code (OPM)
0950
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

At Department of Justice, Elizabeth Tran serves as a Paralegal Specialist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $82,764. They are classified at grade 11.

Seyitcan Ucin

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp
$82,764
Sub-department
Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay
$82,764
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,764
Pay grade
11
Work city
Washington
Work county
District of Columbia
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$82,764
Basic Pay (before locality)
$62,107
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
110010001
Length of Service (Years)
2
Occupation Code (OPM)
0950
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Seyitcan Ucin holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $82,764. Their pay grade is 11.

Theresa Apolinario

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp
$82,764
Sub-department
Executive Office for Immigration Review
Base pay
$82,764
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,764
Pay grade
11
Work city
Falls Church
Work county
Falls Church
Work state
Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$82,764
Basic Pay (before locality)
$62,107
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
510930610
Length of Service (Years)
2
Occupation Code (OPM)
0950
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Theresa Apolinario holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Department of Justice based in Falls Church, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $82,764. Their pay grade is 11.

Alex Velado

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp
$82,764
Sub-department
Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay
$82,764
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,764
Pay grade
11
Work city
Washington
Work county
District of Columbia
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$82,764
Basic Pay (before locality)
$62,107
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
110010001
Length of Service (Years)
1
Occupation Code (OPM)
0950
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Alex Velado is a Paralegal Specialist at Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. 2024 total compensation came to $82,764. They are classified at grade 11.

Caitlin Dietz

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp
$82,764
Sub-department
Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay
$82,764
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,764
Pay grade
11
Work city
Washington
Work county
District of Columbia
Work state
District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$82,764
Basic Pay (before locality)
$62,107
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
110010001
Length of Service (Years)
2
Occupation Code (OPM)
0950
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Caitlin Dietz works as a Paralegal Specialist for Department of Justice based in Washington, District of Columbia. Caitlin earned $82,764 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Lauren Attix

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp
$82,500
Sub-department
U.S. Trustee Program
Base pay
$82,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,500
Pay grade
11
Work city
Wilmington
Work county
New Castle
Work state
Delaware

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$82,500
Basic Pay (before locality)
$64,177
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
100490003
Length of Service (Years)
21
Occupation Code (OPM)
0950
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Lauren Attix works as a Paralegal Specialist for Department of Justice based in Wilmington, Delaware. Lauren earned $82,500 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Ileraine Salloum

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp
$82,226
Sub-department
U.S. Trustee Program
Base pay
$82,226
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,226
Pay grade
11
Work city
Orlando
Work county
Orange
Work state
Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$82,226
Basic Pay (before locality)
$70,387
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
122360095
Length of Service (Years)
7
Occupation Code (OPM)
0950
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Ileraine Salloum is a Paralegal Specialist at Department of Justice based in Orlando, Florida. 2024 total compensation came to $82,226. They are classified at grade 11.

Lendy Heilaman

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp
$82,226
Sub-department
U.S. Trustee Program
Base pay
$82,226
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,226
Pay grade
11
Work city
Oklahoma City
Work county
Oklahoma
Work state
Oklahoma

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$82,226
Basic Pay (before locality)
$70,387
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
403550109
Length of Service (Years)
22
Occupation Code (OPM)
0950
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Lendy Heilaman holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Department of Justice based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In 2024, their total compensation was $82,226. Their pay grade is 11.

Kathleen Tomshack

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp
$82,226
Sub-department
U.S. Trustee Program
Base pay
$82,226
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,226
Pay grade
11
Work city
South Bend
Work county
Saint Joseph
Work state
Indiana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$82,226
Basic Pay (before locality)
$70,387
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
184580141
Length of Service (Years)
17
Occupation Code (OPM)
0950
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

At Department of Justice, Kathleen Tomshack serves as a Paralegal Specialist based in South Bend, Indiana. Their 2024 pay totaled $82,226. They are classified at grade 11.

Rebecca Berg

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp
$81,945
Sub-department
U.S. Trustee Program
Base pay
$80,921
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,024
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,945
Pay grade
11
Work city
Milwaukee
Work county
Milwaukee
Work state
Wisconsin

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$80,921
Basic Pay (before locality)
$66,247
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
553100079
Length of Service (Years)
7
Occupation Code (OPM)
0950
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Rebecca Berg is a Paralegal Specialist at Department of Justice based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 2024 total compensation came to $81,945. They are classified at grade 11.

Evelyn Rossi

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp
$81,291
Sub-department
U.S. Trustee Program
Base pay
$81,291
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,291
Pay grade
09
Work city
Worcester
Work county
Worcester
Work state
Massachusetts

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$81,291
Basic Pay (before locality)
$61,598
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
251520027
Length of Service (Years)
26
Occupation Code (OPM)
0950
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Evelyn Rossi holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Department of Justice based in Worcester, Massachusetts. In 2024, their total compensation was $81,291. Their pay grade is 09.

Anna Gorman

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp
$80,994
Sub-department
Offices, Boards and Divisions
Base pay
$80,994
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,994
Pay grade
11
Work city
Chicago
Work county
Cook
Work state
Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$80,994
Basic Pay (before locality)
$62,107
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
171670031
Length of Service (Years)
2
Occupation Code (OPM)
0950
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Anna Gorman holds the role of Paralegal Specialist at Department of Justice based in Chicago, Illinois. In 2024, their total compensation was $80,994. Their pay grade is 11.

Teresa Gomez

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp
$80,994
Sub-department
U.S. Trustee Program
Base pay
$80,994
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,994
Pay grade
11
Work city
Chicago
Work county
Cook
Work state
Illinois

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$80,994
Basic Pay (before locality)
$62,107
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
171670031
Length of Service (Years)
0
Occupation Code (OPM)
0950
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Teresa Gomez works as a Paralegal Specialist for Department of Justice based in Chicago, Illinois. Teresa earned $80,994 in 2024. Their pay grade is 11.

Bonnalyn O'Malley

Paralegal Specialist/Department of Justice

2024 total comp
$80,815
Sub-department
U.S. Trustee Program
Base pay
$80,815
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,815
Pay grade
11
Work city
Buffalo
Work county
Erie
Work state
New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality)
$80,815
Basic Pay (before locality)
$66,247
Country
United States
Duty Station Code
360750029
Length of Service (Years)
14
Occupation Code (OPM)
0950
Pay Plan (OPM)
GS

Bonnalyn O'Malley is a Paralegal Specialist at Department of Justice based in Buffalo, New York. 2024 total compensation came to $80,815. They are classified at grade 11.