$95k - $110k
Job ID#: 42414 Paralegal – Houston Location: Houston, TX | Salary: Up to $110K | This role involves supporting a busy commercial litigation practice by managing document review, discovery, case deadlines, and trial prepa…
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Paralegal jobs in Houston, 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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Job ID#: 38821 Paralegal needed for a busy plaintiff trial firm Ideal candidate will help attorneys manage personal injury cases from start to finish, handling legal research, drafting documents (pleadings, motions, disc…
$75k - $110k
Job ID#: 38158 Our client is growing the litigation team and adding an experienced litigation paralegal experience needed. Position offers great bonus and salary potential but candidate must be open to travel and overtim…
$75k - $85k
Job ID#: 42456 Paralegal needed for busy Texas based defense firm Has a minimum of 5 years litigation experience and the ability to manage significant exposure litigation using current technology. Job duties to include:…
Full-Time Paralegal / Legal Assistant / Legal Secretary Austin, Texas Build Your Career with One of the Nation's Leading Family Law Firms Are you looking to build a rewarding career in the legal profession? Whether you a…
We are looking for an accomplished personal injury attorney to join a growing law firm in Houston, Texas. This opportunity is ideal for a litigation-focused attorney who is confident in the courtroom and experienced in r…
$50k - $75k
Worth—we provide our attorneys with a powerhouse platform, a collaborative team environment, and a true work-life balance. Our paralegal teams are the backbone of our advocacy and practice strategy. We strive to provide…
We are looking for a Transactional Real Estate Attorney to join a respected legal team in Houston, Texas. This opportunity is well suited for an attorney who brings substantial experience in commercial real estate matter…
Job SummaryThe Pathways and Case Management Advisor partners with students, faculty, staff, Instructional Services, administrators, and the community in a proactive process which facilitates the development of intentiona…
$75k - $100k
LITIGATION PARALEGAL HOUSTON, TX FULL-TIME | IN-OFFICE $75,000 - $100,000+ Negoitable Based on Experience POSITION OVERVIEW We are seeking an experienced, empathetic, and detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal to join our…
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY Legal operations/ paralegal support for trading legal department, including budget, law firm and matter management, internal reporting, external filing and correspondence, workload management, kno…
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What paralegals earn in Houston
Hourly first — that's how the offer arrives
| Experience | Hourly | Annual, full-time |
|---|---|---|
| Entry level | $20–$26 | $41k–$54k |
| Mid level | $25–$33 | $52k–$69k |
| Senior | $31–$42 | $65k–$88k |
Adjusted for the Houston market from national ranges.
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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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Typical progression
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