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Legal Assistant
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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
Job Description
Responsibilities:
- Provide day-to-day administrative and operational support to senior legal leadership, helping keep priorities organized and work moving efficiently.
- Prepare, review, and maintain legal correspondence, standard agreements, court-related documents, and confidentiality materials with accuracy and discretion.
- Assist with litigation matters by coordinating discovery materials, tracking deadlines, and supporting filing activities.
- Manage corporate records and help oversee entity administration, governance documentation, and compliance activities for domestic and international structures.
- Organize and maintain both electronic and physical records to ensure information is accessible, current, and properly archived.
- Handle expense-related tasks such as processing invoices, maintaining usage records, and supporting routine financial administration.
- Contribute to tax and banking support activities, including documentation tracking, form coordination, and account setup or closure requests.
- Work closely with finance and other internal teams on shared projects while providing broader administrative support where needed.
- Coordinate office-related logistics such as meeting arrangements, travel planning, and benefits administration, including enrollment updates and invoicing.