Legal Assistant Jobs in Texas

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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Centre has a vacancy for a Paralegal/Legal Assistant III. In this role, you will be supporting the overall mission of the United States Attorney's Office (USAO)....

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Eligible for 20% pay differential** Be a part of the nationwide law enforcement initiative that removes the tools of crime from criminal organizations, depriving wrongdoers of proceeds from their...

Law Clerk-Intern

  • College Station, TX
  • 20 hours ago
  • College Station, TX
  • 20 hours ago

This is a 10 week paid summer law clerk position for those who will have completed 2/3 of their course work from an ABA-accredited law school and thus considered a 2L, 3L or recent graduate by the...

LEGAL ASSISTANT II - Section Leader

  • Huntsville, TX
  • 20 hours ago
  • Huntsville, TX
  • 20 hours ago

POSTED: 03-20-2025 CLOSES: 03-31-2025 JOB POSTING NO: 015081SC PAYROLL TITLE: LEGAL ASSISTANT II EXTENDED TITLE: Section Leader SALARY: GR....

Legal Assistant Immigration Law

  • Dallas, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 1 day ago

Job Description: As an Entry-Level Legal Assistant, you will primarily support client cases before USCIS and or the Immigration Court....

Legal Assistant

  • Dallas, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 1 day ago

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

Practice Assistant

  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago

Practice Assistant at Yetter Coleman LLP Practice Assistant at Yetter Coleman LLP in Houston, Texas Posted in Other 3 days ago. Type: full-time Job Description: Yetter Coleman is looking for an...

Legal Executive Assistant - C-Suite

  • Austin, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 1 day ago

Legal Executive Assistant - C-Suite at DLA Piper Legal Executive Assistant - C-Suite at DLA Piper in Austin, Texas Posted in Other 2 days ago. Job Description: DLA Piper is, at its core, bold,...

Term Law Clerk

  • Plano, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Plano, TX
  • 1 day ago

Term Law Clerk Court Name/Organization Texas Eastern District Court Overview of the Position The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas is a public service-oriented organization...

Career Law Clerk

  • Plano, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Plano, TX
  • 1 day ago

Career Law Clerk Court Name/Organization Texas Eastern District Court Overview of the Position The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas is a public service-oriented organization...

Front Desk Paralegal Assistant

  • Dallas, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 1 day ago

Front Desk Paralegal Assistant Location: North Dallas, TX Compensation: Starting at $20 per hour Schedule: Part-Time, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday Job Description: We are seeking an experienced...

Term Law Clerk

  • Plano, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Plano, TX
  • 1 day ago

Court Name/Organization Texas Eastern District Court Overview of the Position The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas is a public service-oriented organization focused on...

Career Law Clerk

  • Plano, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Plano, TX
  • 1 day ago

Court Name/Organization Texas Eastern District Court Overview of the Position The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas is a public service-oriented organization focused on...

Legal Assistant

  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 1 day ago

We are looking for the right people - people who want to innovate, achieve, grow and lead. We attract and retain the best talent by investing in our employees and empowering them to develop...

Community Association Legal Assistant

  • Austin, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 3 days ago

Job Type Full-time Description We are seeking a real estate paralegal to assist in preparing and revising various types of documents, including entity-formation documents, and real estate...

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Salary for Legal Assistant Jobs in Texas

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireLegal research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Legal Assistants in Texas offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.1%
Doctorate Degree
27.3%
Associate's Degree
14.1%
Master's Degree
9.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.4%
High School or GED
6.2%
Some College
1.2%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Legal Assistants in Texas
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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