Paralegal

Cobb Professional Services; Fort Worth, Town of Texas (TX, WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services firm in Dallas is seeking an experienced Paralegal to support attorneys in preparing for trials and managing cases. The role involves conducting legal research, preparing documents, and organizing case files. Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of experience, strong research and writing skills, and a degree in paralegal studies. The firm offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience.
• May require paralegal certification.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Familiarity with legal terminology and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conduct extensive legal research using various methods.
• Draft and analyze legal documents such as pleadings and contracts.
• Organize and maintain case files and evidence.
• Interview clients and assist with witness statements.
• Prepare exhibits and organize trial notebooks.

Skills

Analytical & Research Skills

Communication

Organization

Technology Proficiency

Problem-Solving

Education

Associate's or bachelor's degree in paralegal studies or related field

Job description

DALLAS, United States | Posted on 03/05/2026

Cobb Professional Services Inc.

Provides Human Resource/Recruitment consulting and Insurance/Risk Management consulting services to clients across a variety of industries. We assist organizations by providing outsourced, strategic and functional business resources resulting in measurable achievements.

Job Description

Seeking Paralegal to support attorneys in preparing for trials, hearings, and closings, as well as in managing cases and performing legal research. The paralegal will assist the law firm with running more efficiently and effectively.

Core Responsibilities

• Legal Research: Conduct extensive research using both traditional and electronic methods to find relevant case law, statutes, articles, and documents to support a case.
• Document Preparation: Draft and analyze legal documents such as pleadings, motions, affidavits, briefs, contracts, and correspondence.
• Case Management: Organize and maintain case files, evidence, and other legal documents.
• Client & Witness Interaction: Interview clients to gather information, communicate updates, and assist with witness interviews and statements.
• Trial & Hearing Support: Assemble litigation bundles, prepare exhibits, organize trial notebooks, and support attorneys during trials and hearings.

Key Skills

• Analytical & Research Skills: Ability to analyze complex information, identify key details, and perform thorough legal research.
• Communication: Strong writing and verbal communication skills for drafting documents and interacting with clients, witnesses, and other legal professionals.
• Organization: Exceptional ability to manage large volumes of documents, evidence, and case files efficiently.
• Technology Proficiency: Expertise in using legal databases, case management software, and electronic filing systems.
• Problem-Solving: Capacity to identify and resolve legal challenges independently and creatively within legal guidelines.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience.
• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies or related field (may require paralegal certification).
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Familiarity with legal terminology and procedures.
• Proficiency in office software and legal research tools.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.