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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Legal Assistant

  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 3 hours ago
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 3 hours ago

Legal Assistant - Probate (Immigration Experience a Plus) Position Overview: Beacon Hill Legal is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support a team of 2-3 attorneys, primarily in the area...

Enforcement Legal Assistant II #0403-25

  • Austin, TX
  • 4 hours ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 4 hours ago

Between $57k and $61k Per Year DOE (Depends on Experience) Position range in Travis County $41k - $69k Per Year Enforcement Legal Assistant II #0403-25 TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATION Occupation...

Legal Assistant I - Grade 06

  • Hidalgo, TX
  • 8 hours ago
  • Hidalgo, TX
  • 8 hours ago

General Description Performs routine (entry-level) legal assistant work....

Litigation Assistant

  • Dallas, TX
  • 9 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 9 hours ago

Overview Foley & Lardner LLP is a great place to work because of what we do and how we do it. Here, your unique perspectives, experiences, and abilities will be embraced and developed, so you can...

Legal Assistant/Paralegal

  • Houston, TX
  • 21 hours ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 21 hours ago

Civil and family practice seeking legal assistant with legal experience and knowledge of surrounding counties court rules and filing requirements....

Legal Assistant- Estate Planning

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

Qualifications of the Legal Assistant, Estate Planning: Minimum of five years' experience as a legal assistant, with a focus on estate planning and probate....

ERS - Legal Assistant

  • Austin, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 2 days ago

ERS is seeking a Legal Assistant to perform highly advanced (senior-level) administrative and legal assistant work in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC)....

Legal Assistant (51196)

  • Austin, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 4 days ago

is seeking a Legal Assistant to perform highly advanced (senior-level) administrative and legal assistant work in the Office of the General Counsel (OGC)....

Legal Assistant - Global Legal Support

  • Dallas, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 4 days ago

They are looking for you: an experienced Legal Assistant ready to support a dynamic global legal team....

Legal Assistant (Entity Management & Cap Charts)

  • Dallas, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 4 days ago

They are looking for you: an experienced Corporate Entity Management Specialist (Legal Assistant/Paralegal) to join their high-performing legal team....

OAG - Criminal Appeals Legal Assistant I-II 25-0622

  • Austin, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 5 days ago

OAG - Criminal Appeals | Legal Assistant I-II | 25-0622 (00051048) Job Description OAG - Criminal Appeals | Legal Assistant I-II | 25-0622 (00051048) Organization: OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL Primary...

OAG - Tax Litigation Assistant Attorney General I-II 25-0653

  • Austin, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 5 days ago

OAG - Tax Litigation | Assistant Attorney General I-II | 25-0653 OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL - 3.6 Austin, TX Job Details Full-time $6,781.25 - $8,417.00 a month 12 hours ago Qualifications Law...

Legal Executive Assistant - Investment Funds

  • Austin, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 5 days ago

Legal Executive Assistant - Investment Funds DLA Piper - 3.7 Austin, TX Job Details Full-time Estimated: $85K - $116K a year 1 day ago Qualifications Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word Microsoft...

Legal Executive Assistant

  • Austin, TX
  • 7 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 7 days ago

DLA Piper is, at its core, bold, exceptional, collaborative and supportive. Our people are the backbone, heart and soul of our firm. Wherever you are in your professional journey, DLA Piper is a...

Legal Assistant

  • Garland, TX
  • 7 days ago
  • Garland, TX
  • 7 days ago

Established in Amarillo, Texas in 1970, Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott LLP ("Perdue Brandon") is one of the oldest law firms providing collection services and related legal representation...

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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
35.6%
Doctorate Degree
26.9%
Associate's Degree
14.0%
Master's Degree
9.8%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.4%
High School or GED
6.1%
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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