9 Paralegal jobs in San Antonio

Job Description

Position Overview:

Ultimate Staffing Services is actively seeking an experienced Paralegal to join a reputable legal team. This position requires a diligent and detail-oriented individual capable of handling a variety of legal and administrative tasks. The role offers a dynamic work environment where the candidate will play a crucial part in supporting legal operations.
Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys in preparing and reviewing legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and gather relevant information as needed.
• Maintain and organize legal files and records.
• Coordinate with clients and other legal professionals to facilitate smooth case management.
• Prepare and manage correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, depositions, and court appearances.
• Ensure compliance with all legal procedures and regulations.
• Support additional legal duties as assigned by supervisors.

• Paralegal Certification is required.
• High School Diploma is required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and software.

We are seeking a Paralegal Services Specialist for the DSO Paralegal Services Department.

In this role, you'll log, review, and process various legal documents, including writs of garnishment, judgments, receiverships, lien releases, child support liens, IRS tax levies, and more, all within specified timelines. You'll communicate with law offices and government agencies on legal issues, provide overrides for legal holds, and track probate claims. Additionally, you'll handle subpoenas, verification requests, and IOLTA reports, maintain logs, respond to inquiries promptly, and complete Paralegal certification within two years. You'll also participate in ongoing legal education and system enhancements, ensuring compliance with court orders and supporting other business units.

If you have paralegal experience and/or financial institution experience you should apply right away!

Highlights:

• Log, review and process legal documents 
• Log, research and process subpoena requests 
• Process all agency verification requests
• Participate in continued legal education as directed by manager 

Experience:

    Required

• N/A

    Preferred

• Minimum of 3 years of legal experience regarding banking/transaction matters
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working in a financial institution

Education:

    Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent

    Preferred

• BA or BS degree 

 Licenses & Certifications:  

     Required  

• Paralegal Certification within 2 years of hire

     Preferred  

• N/A 

Skills & Knowledge:

      Required

• Highly proficient computer skills needed with Windows, MS Office, MS Excel, MS Outlook, and MS Access
• Must be able to prioritize and organize workflow to ensure effectiveness and efficiency; manage tight deadlines
• Exceptional listening skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail needed
• Must be a self-starter and motivated to complete tasks quickly
• Strong judgement necessary
• Strong interpersonal skills, exercising discretion and diplomacy in working with others

    Preferred

• N/A 

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-5:30 pm 

Location Type : Not remote, not hybrid, on-site, in office

Level of Work: 1C

Minimum Starting Salary: $21/hour

Credit Human provides employees with many benefits from insurance coverage to college tuition reimbursement.

To get to know Credit Human and learn more about our benefits, visit our careers page at

Credit Human conducts employment background checks that may be used for decisions related to employment with Credit Human. Standard background checks performed on final candidates include NCUA Administrative and Prohibited Orders, ChexSystems, past employment verification, criminal history checks on convictions, and outstanding arrest warrants within the past seven years. Degree verifications are conducted if listed on the employment application. Additional background checks relevant to the role may include a motor vehicle registration check, credit check, and/or fingerprint card. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. Administrative Support

• Draft and respond to lawsuits and discovery
  
• Prepare motions and manage document production
  
• Schedule and coordinate depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials
  
• Maintain litigation calendars, meet deadlines, and organize case files
  
• Retrieve, review, and file medical and business records
  
• Coordinate with expert witnesses and interact with clients and carriers
  

• 7+ years of litigation paralegal experience (insurance defense required; trucking litigation preferred)
  
• Proficient in MS Word, Outlook, Excel, Adobe; Citrix ShareFile a plus
  
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  
• Comfortable with high case volume and fast turnarounds
  
• Spanish fluency is a plus
  

• Competitive salary based on experience
  
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  
• 401(k) and FSA/HSA options
  
• Paid time off and holidays
  

• Great organization skills
• Proficient writing ability
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Willingness to learn new areas of the law
• Positive attitude
• Court/deposition experience

Being good neighbors - helping people, investing in our communities, and making the world a better place - is who we are at State Farm. It is at the core of how we operate and the reason for our success. Come join a #1 team and do some good!

As a Fortune 50 company, we hire the best employees to serve our customers, making us a leader in the insurance and financial services industry. In 2024, the Leadership Council on Legal Diversity named State Farm a Top Performer and Compass Award Winner. Additionally, Fortune named State Farm one of the World's Most Admired Companies.

Our mission is to provide high quality legal services in a cost-effective manner and to act as strategic thinking partners for our client and customers. To succeed, we need self-starters who are agile, creative, collaborative, strategic, passionate, and communicative.

Holly D. Shull & Associates, insurance staff counsel for State Farm Insurance Companies, is seeking a Legal Administrative Support role to join the San Antonio, TX Claim Litigation office. While every day can provide different experiences and opportunities, a typical day involves providing administrative assistance to Law Department colleagues including attorneys and leadership in a fast-paced civil litigation environment. The office allows for collaborative environments with access to team members for support. This is an excellent entry level opportunity in a legal environment and provides diversity of work and the opportunity for career development. The position is classified as a hybrid role, meaning that the work arrangement calls for hours in the office and virtually. Everyone in a hybrid role is required to spend time in the office. Hybrid begins once all in-office job training is completed. Work arrangements could change over time based on business needs. Hours for the position are Monday-Friday, 8:15 AM - 5:00 PM.

LOCATION: 601 Northwest Loop 410 Suite 250 San Antonio, TX 78216

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Provide administrative support and assistance to Law Department colleagues, including rotation reception duties
• Reception area/phone responsibilities
• Processing mail
• New file intake
• Ordering/downloading records
• Other tasks as assigned

Previous Experience required

• Recent civil defense litigation experience, preferably in an Insurance Defense environment
• Familiarity with rules and procedures of District Clerks and knowledge of service and filing requirements is necessary
• Experience with E-filing with the Texas Court system
• Strong customer service background
• Bilingual skills are preferred but not required

Key Skills required

• Strong organizational skills, prioritizing, decision making, multitasking, time management, and proactivity
• Strong written and oral communication skills (attention to detail, accuracy of data entry)
• Accurate typing skills
• Knowledge of legal and medical terminology, local and state rules regarding pleadings and pre-trial matters, deadlines, and filing requirements is a competitive advantage
• Experience with medical records collection through subpoenas and/or authorizations is a competitive advantage

Technology/software experience required

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Working knowledge of a Case Management system
• Working knowledge of a Document Storage system

Additional Details

• Applicants are required to be eligible to lawfully work in the U.S. immediately. State Farm will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work opportunities.

Because work-life balance is a priority at State Farm, compensation is based on our standard 38:45-hour work week!

• Potential starting salary range: $46,848.75 - $52,000.00
• Starting salary will be based on skills, background, and experience
• High end of the range limited to applicants with significant relevant experience
• Potential yearly incentive pay up to 9% of base salary

At State Farm, we offer more than just a paycheck. Check out our suite of benefits designed to give you the flexibility you need to take care of you and your family!

• Get Paid! On top of our competitive pay, you are eligible for an annual raise and bonus.
• Stay Well! Focus on you and your family's health with our robust health and wellbeing programs. State Farm pays most of your healthcare premium, and we offer multiple healthcare plan options, including a high deductible plan. All medical plans provide 100% coverage for in-network preventative care, AND you and your family have access to vision, dental, telemedicine, 24/7 mental health professionals, and much more!
• Develop and Grow! Take advantage of educational benefits like industry leading training programs, top-notch tuition assistance programs, employee resource groups, and mentoring.
• Plan Ahead! Plan for those big moments in life with benefits like fertility/IVF/adoption assistance, college coaching, national discount programs, interactive monthly financial workshops, free financial coaching, and more. You can also start a savings account or consider financing through our State Farm Federal Credit Union!
• Take a Little "You" Time! You will have access to our generous time off policies designed so you can plan around holidays, family events, volunteering, or just to take a relaxing day off. With the opportunity to initially earn up to 20 days annually plus parental leave, paid holidays, celebration day, life leave (40 hours/year), bereavement leave, and community service/education support days, there will be plenty of time for you!
• Give Back! We offer several ways to give back through our Matching Gift Program, Good Neighbor Grant Program, and the Employee Assistance Fund.
• Finish Strong! Plan for retirement using free financial advisors and a 401(k) plan with company contributions of up to 7% of your salary.

Visit our State Farm Careers page for more information on our benefits , locations , and the hiring process of joining the State Farm team!

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WHY WORK FOR DFPS?

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) is responsible for protecting the unprotected - children, elderly, and people with disabilities - from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. DFPS accomplishes this responsibility by employing over 12,000 workers who live up to the agency's Mission, Vision, & Values in service to the citizens of Texas. DFPS is not only a qualifying organization for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program but also offers excellent health benefits, special discounts on many products and services through the Discount Purchase Program, longevity pay, generous paid leave, access to the Wellness program, lifetime retirement annuity, Texa$aver 401(k) and 457 Programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.

Functional Title: Legal Assistant II
Job Title: Legal Assistant II
Agency: Dept of Family & Protectve Svc

Department: Regional Litigation - CPS DD

Posting Number: 6722
Closing Date: 12/24/2025
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Legal
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-18
Salary Range: $,793.41 - 5,921.25
Shift: Day

Additional Shift:

Telework:

Travel:

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Full Time/Part Time: Full time

FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt

Facility Location:

Job Location City: SAN ANTONIO

Job Location Address: 3635 SE MILITARY DR

Other Locations:

MOS Codes:

27D, 2505, 27A, 27B, 4421, 4422, 4430, 3499, 2535, 2591, 655X, 250, 270A, LN, 4400, 51JX, 92J0, 2510

2529, 2560, 4405, 4406, 4407, 4408, 4409, 4410, 4417, 47E

Brief Job Description:

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) is responsible for protecting the unprotected: children, elderly, and people with disabilities, from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. DFPS is a qualifying organization for the Service Loan Forgiveness Program. DFPS also offers excellent health benefits, special discounts on many products and services through the Discount Purchase Program, a lifetime monthly retirement annuity as well as Texasaver 401(k) and 457 Programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas. As an additional benefit you will receive 12 days of paid annual leave, 12 sick days, and the potential to earn up to four days of administrative leave each year. Your annual paid leave accrual increases as your tenure increases. This position shall be responsible for facilitating and expediting Child Protective Service abuse and neglect cases within the parameters of policy guidelines of the Texas Family Code and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. The position performs complex legal assistant work, including researching, analyzing, investigating, and drafting legal documents under the supervision of Department attorneys and county and district attorneys representing the Department.

Essential Job Functions:

Performs legal work related to the prosecution of child and elder abuse cases. Prepares, develops, reviews and edits petitions, motions, orders service, subpoenas, inquiries, discovery, and files documents with the district clerk's office as needed. Handles and prepares correspondence and memoranda. Schedules, attends and prepares cases and witnesses for hearings, trials, staffings, interviews, depositions and docket calls. Coordinates, develops and updated responses to discovery requests. Verifies service of process. Assists in negotiating court orders. Informs Departmental personnel of case status, decisions, and scheduling. Routinely interacts with Department attorneys, district and county attorneys, judges, ad litems, caseworkers and Departmental administrators and performs other work as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and related computer software. Knowledge of spelling, punctuation, and grammar, and the ability to adapt to the use of other materials as necessary.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

Graduation from high school or equivalent. Two years of full time paralegal, legal assistant, legal secretarial or Departmental experience. Ninety hours from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the required experience.

Initial Screening Criteria:

Education beyond high school, prior legal assistant and or legal secretary experience.

Review our Tips for Success when applying for jobs at DFPS, DSHS and HHSC.

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor's Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions. You may also contact the DFPS Military Liaison at with additional questions.

Applicants selected for hire must pass a background check and if applicable a driver's record check.

As a state agency, DFPS is required by Texas Administrative Code (TAC 206 and 213) to ensure all Electronic Information Resources (EIR) follow accessibility standards. The staff must be familiar with the WCAG 2.1 AA and Section 508 to create accessible content including but not limited to; Microsoft Office documents, Adobe PDFs, webpages, software, training guides, video, and audio files.

DFPS uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Employees must provide documentation to DFPS to show their identity and authorization to work in the US. Please review the following link for authorized documents: .

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHS/DFPS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS/DFPS Employee Service Center at 1- . If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.