Corporate Paralegal Jobs in Texas
Corporate Paralegal jobs in Texas are among the most active in the country, concentrated in corporate transactional work, securities compliance, mergers and acquisitions, and energy law, with openings at every level from entry-level to senior paralegal. Houston, Dallas, and Austin account for the largest share of postings, anchored by major employers like ExxonMobil, AT&T, and Baker Botts. Demand is strongest in candidates with experience in contract management, entity governance, and regulatory filings. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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What Highmark can do for you:
- Help you achieve your goals by continuous professional development and regular career progression sessions
- Competitive pay for the market
- Monthly bonus opportunities for all site associates
- 30% associate rent discount
- Medical, Dental & Vision benefits the 1st of the month following 30 days of full-time employment
- Company-provided life insurance, short term and long term disability coverage
- Flexible Spending accounts
- 401(k) eligibility after 90 days, with 4% Highmark match
- Professional Certification & Tuition reimbursement
- Vacation, Sick and Personal Time off available to use after 90 days
- 10 paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
Essential functions include (but are not limited to):
- Assist properties with preparing, applying for, and maintaining annual business licenses, music and motion picture licenses, broker licenses, and permits, as well as, processing invoices and other associated documents from regulatory authorities and law firms, including addressing code compliance violations and curing any outstanding liens, judgments, and invoices associated with the same.
- Review, revise and negotiate contracts for Highmark to ensure compliance with preferred standard provisions, by and through external counsel and oversight by General Counsel.
- Maintain ongoing, professional communication and respond to legal inquiries and requests of internal teams, ownership contacts, outside counsel, regulatory and housing authorities.
- Assist in the acquisition, transition, and disposition of multi-family properties, including facilitating ownership, property management agreement drafting and execution, entity formation, SS4 and W9 completion, purchase and sale agreement term review, and property file organization.
- Assist in EIN, entity management, maintenance, and assumed name formation, including the coordination through our Statutory and Registered Agent, CT Corporation.
- Review, track and monitor legislation, regulation, statutes, governances, and other authorities that impact Highmark business model for the multi-family management platform, providing analyses and summaries of the impacts of the same along with recommendations on how best to modify business practices, contracts, policies, and procedures to meet requirements.
- Assist with maintaining, updating, modifying, and enforcing the Highmark privacy policy and program.
- Identify opportunities and/or tools to improve or streamline existing protocols surround Highmark and/or property level licensing, permitting, invoicing, code compliance and violation remediation, music licensure, compliance, privacy, and the like.
- Assist with quarterly, semi-annual, or annual audit request responses.
- Maintain permanent systematic legal department filing system with regard to entity files, property files, litigation, research, contracts, and other tasks.
- Update and maintain various schedules, logs, spreadsheets of pending matters, schedules of events, and reports relating to real estate transactions, entities, financing, litigation, and other projects.
- Work directly with Highmark's brokers to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
- Assist and support department leadership in all assigned activities.
- Work independently on non-recurring, special and ongoing projects.
- Conduct legal research, where necessary.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- Minimum 8-10 years experience as a legal assistant and/or paralegal.
- Previous experience, specifically insurance defense matters, bankruptcy, real estate ownership and operations, multi-family property management and leasing operations, corporate/partnership structures, and landlord/tenant disputes and case management.
- Previous compliance experience, working knowledge of the federal, state, county, and city compliance requirements, with the understanding of licensing, permitting, music and motion picture licensing, privacy, housing assistance, multi-family conventional and tax credit housing, VAWA, and entity and assumed name management.
- Ability to work both independently and collaborate effectively with others within the Legal Department and throughout the company.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask.
- Proactive self-starter with high attention to detail.
- Good analytical skills with the ability to identify, evaluate and resolve problems.
- Strong research and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Exercise job responsibilities with absolute discretion and confidentiality.
Special Licenses or Certificates Required: Paralegal Certificate from an accredited program
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What Highmark can do for you:
- Help you achieve your goals by continuous professional development and regular career progression sessions
- Competitive pay for the market
- Monthly bonus opportunities for all site associates
- 30% associate rent discount
- Medical, Dental & Vision benefits the 1st of the month following 30 days of full-time employment
- Company-provided life insurance, short term and long term disability coverage
- Flexible Spending accounts
- 401(k) eligibility after 90 days, with 4% Highmark match
- Professional Certification & Tuition reimbursement
- Vacation, Sick and Personal Time off available to use after 90 days
- 10 paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
Essential functions include (but are not limited to):
- Assist properties with preparing, applying for, and maintaining annual business licenses, music and motion picture licenses, broker licenses, and permits, as well as, processing invoices and other associated documents from regulatory authorities and law firms, including addressing code compliance violations and curing any outstanding liens, judgments, and invoices associated with the same.
- Review, revise and negotiate contracts for Highmark to ensure compliance with preferred standard provisions, by and through external counsel and oversight by General Counsel.
- Maintain ongoing, professional communication and respond to legal inquiries and requests of internal teams, ownership contacts, outside counsel, regulatory and housing authorities.
- Assist in the acquisition, transition, and disposition of multi-family properties, including facilitating ownership, property management agreement drafting and execution, entity formation, SS4 and W9 completion, purchase and sale agreement term review, and property file organization.
- Assist in EIN, entity management, maintenance, and assumed name formation, including the coordination through our Statutory and Registered Agent, CT Corporation.
- Review, track and monitor legislation, regulation, statutes, governances, and other authorities that impact Highmark business model for the multi-family management platform, providing analyses and summaries of the impacts of the same along with recommendations on how best to modify business practices, contracts, policies, and procedures to meet requirements.
- Assist with maintaining, updating, modifying, and enforcing the Highmark privacy policy and program.
- Identify opportunities and/or tools to improve or streamline existing protocols surround Highmark and/or property level licensing, permitting, invoicing, code compliance and violation remediation, music licensure, compliance, privacy, and the like.
- Assist with quarterly, semi-annual, or annual audit request responses.
- Maintain permanent systematic legal department filing system with regard to entity files, property files, litigation, research, contracts, and other tasks.
- Update and maintain various schedules, logs, spreadsheets of pending matters, schedules of events, and reports relating to real estate transactions, entities, financing, litigation, and other projects.
- Work directly with Highmark's brokers to ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
- Assist and support department leadership in all assigned activities.
- Work independently on non-recurring, special and ongoing projects.
- Conduct legal research, where necessary.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
- Minimum 8-10 years experience as a legal assistant and/or paralegal.
- Previous experience, specifically insurance defense matters, bankruptcy, real estate ownership and operations, multi-family property management and leasing operations, corporate/partnership structures, and landlord/tenant disputes and case management.
- Previous compliance experience, working knowledge of the federal, state, county, and city compliance requirements, with the understanding of licensing, permitting, music and motion picture licensing, privacy, housing assistance, multi-family conventional and tax credit housing, VAWA, and entity and assumed name management.
- Ability to work both independently and collaborate effectively with others within the Legal Department and throughout the company.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask.
- Proactive self-starter with high attention to detail.
- Good analytical skills with the ability to identify, evaluate and resolve problems.
- Strong research and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Exercise job responsibilities with absolute discretion and confidentiality.
Special Licenses or Certificates Required: Paralegal Certificate from an accredited program
#CORP
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Corporate Paralegal Job Market in Texas
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Law & Legal Services
- Construction & Real Estate
What Texas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in corporate paralegal jobs across Texas.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in paralegal studies or a related field required
- Certification from NALA, NFPA, or a Texas-based ABA-approved paralegal program preferred
- Two or more years of corporate transactional or in-house paralegal experience
- Proficiency in contract management platforms and corporate entity management software
- Experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, or securities filings in a Texas legal environment
- Strong written communication skills for drafting board resolutions, minutes, and agreements
Corporate Paralegal Jobs in Texas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a corporate paralegal in Texas?
Texas does not require a state-issued license for paralegals, but most corporate employers expect a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program or a degree in paralegal studies. Earning voluntary certification through NALA or NFPA signals professional commitment and strengthens your candidacy. Large Texas law firms and in-house legal departments in industries like energy and technology typically prefer candidates who combine formal education with hands-on corporate transactional coursework.
How much do corporate paralegals make in Texas?
Corporate paralegals in Texas earn a median of about $62,310 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $39,190 for the lowest 10% to over $98,440 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire corporate paralegals in Texas?
Employers hiring corporate paralegals in Texas right now include Welltower, ATI, and Flex, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Texas's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters, major energy companies, and large regional law firms means corporate paralegal demand remains broad across both in-house legal departments and private practice.
Which Texas cities have the most corporate paralegal jobs?
Dallas, Austin, and Fort Worth lead Texas for corporate paralegal openings, reflecting where the state's legal and business activity is densest. Houston draws heavily from the energy sector and its large law firm presence, Dallas from financial services and corporate headquarters, and Austin from the expanding technology and venture-backed company base that generates steady transactional legal work.
Are there remote corporate paralegal jobs in Texas?
Yes, and more than many legal roles. About 88% of corporate paralegal openings tied to Texas are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of the work involves document review, contract drafting, and entity management that translates well to remote settings. Entity governance, due diligence support, and contract administration tend to be the functions most commonly performed off-site.
How can I get hired as a corporate paralegal in Texas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved Texas program, such as those offered at the University of Houston or University of North Texas, combined with internship experience in a corporate or transactional setting. Many large Houston and Dallas law firms and in-house legal teams hire paralegal assistants or legal coordinators as entry-level roles that transition into corporate paralegal positions. Experience as a legal secretary or contracts administrator is a common lateral move that opens the door, and NALA's Certified Paralegal credential gives candidates a measurable edge early in their careers.
Where can I find and apply to corporate paralegal jobs in Texas?
You can find and apply to corporate paralegal jobs in Texas on Migrate Mate, which lists current Texas openings updated regularly. Find the roles that match your experience level and specialization, then apply directly to each employer. No account creation is needed to search and review listings.
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