$50k - $75k
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Paralegal jobs in Dallas, TX
Paralegals support attorneys by drafting documents, managing case files, conducting legal research, and preparing for filings, hearings, and trials under attorney supervision.
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$20–$43/hr
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$62k
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$65k - $75k
general pharmaceutical, opioid litigation, climate litigation, and catastrophic personal injury and wrongful death cases. The paralegal in this position will work alongside an intake team to process intake for all incomi…
$75k - $85k
attorneys. Duties and qualifications are as follows: • 5+ years litigation experience from a medium to large size firm in the paralegal field of plaintiffs’ asbestos litigation or other types of complex toxic tort litiga…
$65k - $75k
Job ID#: 40740 Our client is growing and in need of a personal injury paralegal in this role you will be responsible for managing a high-volume pre-litigation caseload while ensuring timely case progression, consistent c…
$100k - $115k
Job Title: Litigation Paralegal Location (City, State): Dallas, TX Work Schedule: Full-Time | Hybrid Type of Employment: Direct Hire Compensation: $100-115K Industry: Legal Services Benefits: This position is eligible fo…
Manage communications between management and internal/external stakeholders Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and/or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program. High school diploma/GED will be accepted with approp…
$26 - $31 per hour
Modern Family Law , a rapidly expanding national law firm specializing in Family Law, is seeking a hybrid Family Law Paralegal to join our Dallas, TX office. Modern Family Law is seeking a Paralegal to handle diverse fam…
$80k - $90k
Job Title: Personal Injury Paralegal Location: Dallas, TX Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (30-minute lunch) Type of Employment: Direct Hire Compensation: $80,000 - $90,000 / year Industry: Legal...
outstanding team dedicated to these principles, driving remarkable growth and opportunities. Thompson Law is seeking a Litigation Paralegal for our Dallas Office! The Role: You will play a pivotal role in supporting a dy…
Downs & Stanford, P.C. has an immediate opening for an experienced insurance defense litigation paralegal in our Dallas office. Preferred candidates will have a minimum of 3-5 years of litigation experience managing mult…
We are looking for a skilled Paralegal to join our law firm in Dallas. It is a direct hire role with a full benefits package. As a Paralegal, you will play a crucial role in supporting our legal team in various projects…
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What paralegals earn in Dallas
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $20–$26 | $42k–$55k |
| Mid level | $25–$34 | $53k–$70k |
| Senior | $32–$43 | $66k–$90k |
National ranges — pay in Dallas typically tracks these.
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What employers ask for
The skills these listings keep naming
Legal research (Westlaw, Lexis)Drafting pleadings and discoveryE-filing and court proceduresCase management softwareDocument review and e-discoveryCalendaring and deadlinesMeticulous attention to detailClient communicationConfidentiality
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Interview questions worth rehearsing
With the thing the interviewer is actually listening for
Walk me through how you manage deadlines across multiple active cases.
Describe a redundant system: court rules-based calendaring, reminders at set intervals, and double-checking computation of dates. A missed deadline story handled well is acceptable; a casual attitude is not.
What experience do you have drafting discovery and pleadings?
Be specific about documents: interrogatories, requests for production, deposition summaries, motions. Note that attorneys reviewed and signed, showing you know the supervision boundary.
How do you handle a client who asks you for legal advice?
The expected answer: acknowledge the question, explain you cannot give legal advice, and route it to the attorney promptly. This tests your understanding of unauthorized practice.
Describe your legal research process for an unfamiliar issue.
Show method: secondary sources first for orientation, then primary authority on Westlaw or Lexis, checking citations are still good law, and summarizing findings in a memo.
Tell me about preparing for a trial or major hearing.
Walk through exhibits, witness binders, subpoenas, and logistics, and how you kept the attorney supplied in the moment. Calm logistics under pressure is the trait being tested.
How do you handle confidential information, especially in a small community or firm?
Give concrete habits: clean desk, locked files, careful email addressing, and never discussing matters outside the team, plus conflict-check awareness.
What practice areas have you supported, and which do you prefer?
Be honest and map your experience to the firm's practice. Preferring their area with a reason grounded in the work reads as genuine fit.
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Resume tips that move the needle
For paralegals specifically — generic advice costs you here
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List your paralegal certificate or degree and credentials like NALA CP or ACP, plus notary commission if you hold one.
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Name your practice areas and what you actually did in each, for example drafted discovery responses in personal injury litigation.
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Show software fluency: Westlaw or Lexis, Clio, Relativity or other e-discovery platforms, and state e-filing systems.
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Quantify caseload and output: number of active matters supported, filings per month, or pages of document review handled.
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Highlight deadline and trial support work explicitly; reliability under court deadlines is the core hiring concern.
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Where this role goes
Typical progression
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Paralegal
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