Legal Office Administrator & Paralegal

JWL INTERNATIONAL; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

JWL International is seeking an Office Administrator / Paralegal to support attorneys with drafting, reviewing, and organizing legal documents and filings, while also managing daily office operations. This locally based role offers ownership and variety across transactional and litigation matters.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of paralegal, legal assistant, or office administration experience, with familiarity in discovery, pleadings, and case management.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of paralegal, legal assistant, or office administration experience (law firm preferred).
• Familiarity with discovery, pleadings, court filings, and case management.
• Ability to handle both transactional and litigation matters; strong organization and communication.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and organize legal documents and filings.
• Support litigation workflows: discovery, document review, deposition prep, case files.
• Prepare and coordinate closing packages for commercial transactions.
• Manage filings, correspondence, and case records with confidentiality.
• Serve as a professional point of contact for clients.
• Support daily operations: scheduling and billing coordination.
• Greet visitors and provide general office support.
• Ensure kitchen and common areas are stocked.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Legal assistant experience

Office administration

Discovery familiarity

Pleadings and filings

Case management

Organization skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Initiative

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal practice management tools

Job description

JWL International is seeking an Office Administrator / Paralegal to support attorneys with drafting, reviewing, and organizing legal documents and filings, while also managing daily office operations. This locally based role offers ownership and variety across transactional and litigation matters.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of paralegal, legal assistant, or office administration experience, with familiarity in discovery, pleadings, and case management.