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Dunham & Jones, Attorneys at Law PC

Corpus Christi Legal Assistant

Pay: $40,560/yr

Posted: 7 weeks ago

Location: Corpus Christi, TX (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/12/2026

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What they do

A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.

$62,165 / year median in Texas

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

Our growing criminal defense law firm is seeking a Legal Assistant in our Bryan, TX office. We operate a busy and highly successful practice with 16 offices supporting over 130 Attorneys. We primarily handle criminal defense misdemeanors and felonies, focusing on DWI cases. We operate as a highly cooperative and collaborative firm, helping to ensure all of our clients receive the best possible service. Our team is detail-oriented driving our growth into new and old markets.

Responsibilities and duties:

Assists attorneys with clients via phone, email, and in person with questions or concerns Act as liaison between attorneys, clients and other staff members Enter new clients information into the case management system and maintains the file Heavy scheduling Filing, backup phone operator & other clerical duties

Qualifications:

Legal Assistant experience is required Bilingual (English & Spanish) is required

Benefits:

Health, Dental & Vision insurance Life & Disability insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off 401(k) retirement plan The pay range for this role is: 18 - 21 USD per hour(Corpus Christi Office)