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

  • Dallas, TX
  • 6 hours ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 6 hours ago

Certification/Registration/Licensure Prefer certificate from a Legal Assistant/Secretary program....

Senior Specialist - Client Services (Senior Executive Legal Assistant)

  • Austin, TX
  • 11 hours ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 11 hours ago

The Senior Specialist - Client Services (Senior Executive Legal Assistant) is responsible for providing point of contact executive administrative support to high revenue generating attorneys, ensuring...

Legal Clerk I - Arraignments/Indigent Defense

  • McKinney, TX
  • 14 hours ago
  • McKinney, TX
  • 14 hours ago

Job Description Collin County is seeking candidates for the position of Legal Clerk I. This position performs legal clerk duties as related to arraignment processes. Works closely with Justice...

Legal Assistant

  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 15 hours ago
  • Fort Worth, TX
  • 15 hours ago

A Legal Assistant position is available with the Fort Worth City Attorney's Office....

Legal Assistant (multiple openings)

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

Salary Confidential Position range in Harris County $43k - $78k Per Year Legal Assistant (multiple openings) Gonzalez Olivieri LLC Occupation: Paralegals and Legal Assistants Location: Houston, TX -...

P/T Legal Assistant (North Central SA)

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 2 days ago

Looking for smart, cheerful Legal Assistant willing to learn the legal business. Experience is a plus....

Closing Legal Assistant

  • Dallas, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 2 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!...

Houston Legal Assistant - Work-Life Balance

  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago

HOUSTON LEGAL ASSISTANT - WORK-LIFE BALANCE IN HOUSTON Date Posted: Thursday, July 3, 2025 ?...

Legal Assistant

  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 2 days ago

Personal injury law firm looking for a legal assistant/case manager to handle pre-suit car accident and slip and fall cases....

Law Firm is looking for an experienced Legal Assistant.

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

Law Firm is looking for an experienced legal assistant (secretary) for a fulltime position in our downtown office....

Legal Assistant I - Grade 06

  • Hidalgo, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Hidalgo, TX
  • 3 days ago

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

Legal Assistant/Paralegal - Dallas Boutique Firm

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

Legal Assistant/Paralegal Position - Dallas, TX An outstanding, top-rated, boutique firm in Dallas seeking a hybrid Litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant to assist two of the firm's top Partners....

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Legal Assistant II or III

  • Texarkana, TX
  • 6 days ago
  • Texarkana, TX
  • 6 days ago

Between $65k and $70k Per Year DOE (Depends on Experience) Position range in Bowie County $28k - $58k Per Year Legal Assistant II or III Sixth Court of Appeals Occupation: Paralegals and Legal Assistants...

Corporate Legal Assistant

  • Dallas, TX
  • 6 days ago
  • Dallas, TX
  • 6 days ago

Our customer, a national post-acute health care provider, is seeking a Corporate Paralegal/ Corporate Legal Assistant to join its team....

Legal Assistant

  • TX
  • 7 days ago
  • TX
  • 7 days ago

Job Title: Legal Assistant - Corporate/M&A Salary: $65,000 - $90,000 (commensurate with experience) Beacon Hill Legal is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support a Corporate...

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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

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Legal Assistant positions.



Highest Education Level

Legal Assistants in Texas offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.6%
Doctorate Degree
26.9%
Associate's Degree
13.9%
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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