Legal Assistant Jobs in Grand Prairie, TX

A Legal Assistant, also known as a Paralegal, is a crucial part of the legal industry, providing valuable support to attorneys by performing a range of tasks including conducting legal research, drafting documents, maintaining files, and interacting with clients. They work in a variety of environments such as law firms, corporate legal departments, and government agencies. Their role significantly improves the efficiency of legal services, as they allow attorneys to focus on the more complex aspects of cases.

Strong research and writing skills are essential for a Legal Assistant, as well as proficiency in legal documentation software. They should also have excellent organizational abilities, attention to detail, and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with clients and legal professionals. Some certifications they can obtain include Certified Paralegal (CP) or Certified Legal Assistant (CLA). Prior to becoming a Legal Assistant, a person may have roles such as a Legal Secretary, Administrative Assistant in a law firm, or Legal Researcher. These positions provide valuable experience in understanding the dynamics of the legal industry and help in developing the necessary skills for the role of a Legal Assistant.

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Legal Assistant - Business Litigation - Dallas

  • Winstead PC
  • Dallas, TX (11 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 8 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX (11 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 8 hours ago

Job Requirements: Minimum of 3 years of experience as a legal assistant in a law firm. Prior litigation experience required....

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Bilingual Legal Assistant - Dallas

  • Thompson Law Injury Lawyers
  • Dallas, TX (11 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 10 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX (11 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 10 hours ago

Thompson Law, a nationally growing personal injury firm based in the Oak Lawn area of Dallas, seeks a Bilingual Legal Assistant to join the team!...

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Legal Assistant

  • Brown Fox PLLC
  • Dallas, TX (11 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 2 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (11 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 2 days ago

preparation, including exhibits, binders, and witness coordinationPerform legal and factual research as neededQualifications4+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant in civil litigation (required...

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Legal Assistant

  • GPAC
  • Fort Worth, TX (19 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 3 days ago
  • Fort Worth, TX (19 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 3 days ago

Legal Assistant Qualifications :. Minimum of 3+ years of experience as a Legal Assistant or in a similar administrative role (preferably in a law firm environment)....

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Legal Support Assistant

  • Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP
  • Dallas, TX (11 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (11 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 5 days ago

Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP, an international law firm, is actively recruiting a Legal Support Assistant in our Dallas office. This position provides administrative support for legal teams, clients...

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Senior Legal Assistant

  • WESTWOOD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES INC
  • Plano, TX (24 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 5 days ago
  • Plano, TX (24 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 5 days ago

The Senior Legal Assistant supports the General Counsel and the broader legal function of Westwood....

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Junior Legal Assistant Loan Document Processor

  • Addison Group
  • Dallas, TX (11 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 8 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (11 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 8 days ago

Job Description: Addison Group is actively recruiting for a Junior Legal Assistant / Loan Document Processor to support a real estate legal team for our client, a mid-sized law firm....

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Judicial/Litigation Assistant II- Texas

  • Premier Business Support
  • Plano, TX (24 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 12 days ago
  • Plano, TX (24 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 12 days ago

Experience and Skills: Required: 5+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal or legal assistant Preferred: 5+ years of experience with Texas Home Equity Foreclosure, Judicial Foreclosure processes...

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Judicial/Litigation Assistant III- Texas

  • Premier Business Support
  • Plano, TX (24 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 12 days ago
  • Plano, TX (24 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 12 days ago

Experience and Skills: Required: 5+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal or legal assistant Preferred: 5+ years of experience with Texas Home Equity Foreclosure, Judicial Foreclosure processes...

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Law Clerk II

  • Leidos
  • Dallas, TX (11 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 12 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (11 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 12 days ago

Leidos is looking to hire a Law Clerk II to support US Attorneys' Offices nationwide. Typical assignments may include the following but not limited to: Works with the assigned Attorney Advisors...

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Closing Legal Assistant

  • Thompson Law Injury Lawyers
  • Dallas, TX (11 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 14 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (11 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 14 days ago

Thompson Law, a nationally growing personal injury firm based in the Oak Lawn area of Dallas, seeks a Closing Legal Assistant to join the team!...

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Practice Assistant

  • Norton Rose Fulbright
  • Dallas, TX (11 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 14 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (11 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 14 days ago

preparation including organize and index exhibits, prepare trial binders and manage document-intensive files Create and update chronologies or timelines Maintain case files including filing pleadings...

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Intellectual Property Legal Assistant

  • Foley & Lardner LLP
  • Dallas, TX (11 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 15 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (11 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 15 days ago

Foley & Lardner's Madison office is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our dynamic Intellectual Property department....

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Commercial Real Estate Legal Assistant - DTX

  • LHH
  • Dallas, TX (11 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 17 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (11 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 17 days ago

Commercial Real Estate Legal Assistant ? Dallas, TX (Fully In-Office) ?...

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Legal Assistant

  • Texas Family Initiative LLC
  • Dallas, TX (11 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 21 days ago
  • Dallas, TX (11 miles from Grand Prairie, TX)
  • 21 days ago

.)**** Legal Assistant TFI Family Services, LLC is a private nonprofit organization providing quality care and support services to children in foster care and foster/adoptive families....

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Demographic Data for Grand Prairie, TX

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Salary for Legal Assistant Jobs in Grand Prairie, TX

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Highest Education Level

Legal Assistants in Grand Prairie, TX offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
36.5%
Doctorate Degree
26.4%
Associate's Degree
13.8%
Master's Degree
9.9%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.2%
High School or GED
5.8%
Some College
1.1%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Legal Assistants in Grand Prairie, TX
Less than 1 year
40.5%
1-2 years
20.3%
None
18.0%
2-4 years
9.6%
4-6 years
7.9%
6-8 years
2.4%
8-10 years
1.1%


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