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Robert Half
Paralegal
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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
Description We are looking for a detail-oriented Paralegal to support a legal operations initiative in Houston, Texas. This Long-term Contract position is well suited for someone who is comfortable balancing administrative coordination with document-focused legal support. The role will contribute to project execution, improve data accuracy, and assist with workflow-related requests that require careful review and follow-through.
Responsibilities:
- Organize and update legal records to improve data quality, consistency, and usability across firm systems.
- Manage requests to resend DocuSign envelopes, ensuring timely delivery and accurate tracking of document status.
- Provide day-to-day support for legal operations projects by coordinating tasks, monitoring progress, and resolving routine issues.
- Review documents for completeness, accuracy, and alignment with established legal and administrative standards.
- Assist with process-driven administrative work that supports attorneys, legal staff, and operational teams.
- Help maintain orderly documentation and case-related materials within case management or legal support systems.
- Contribute to project-related reporting, follow-up activities, and documentation needed to keep workstreams moving efficiently. Requirements
- Prior experience in a paralegal or legal support role with exposure to document review and administrative legal processes.
- Working knowledge of litigation support functions, including discovery, civil litigation, and trial preparation.
- Familiarity with case management software and the ability to maintain accurate legal records within structured systems.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify inconsistencies and handle sensitive information carefully.
- Effective organizational and time management skills in a deadline-driven environment.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to coordinate across legal and operational teams.
- Ability to manage repetitive process-oriented tasks while applying sound judgment when legal review is needed.