Senior Paralegal / Office Manager
Location: Bedford, TX (Onsite)
Compensation: $60,000 – $85,000 base salary (commensurate with experience)
Job Type: Full‑Time
Overview
A growing, well‑established law firm is opening a new office in Bedford, Texas and is seeking a Senior Paralegal / Office Manager to serve as the foundational hire for this location.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced paralegal who enjoys variety, responsibility, and being part of a growth story. While this is a new office, the firm itself is not a startup — it has an established national presence, strong leadership, and proven systems already in place.
The Role
This position is ideal for a strong paralegal who is comfortable taking on additional operational responsibilities during the early stages of a new office launch.
Initially, this role will blend hands‑on paralegal work with office management and administrative support. As the office grows, responsibilities will evolve and specialize, with opportunities for long‑term advancement.
Key Responsibilities
Paralegal Responsibilities (Primary Focus)
- Support attorneys in corporate and tax‑related matters
- Assist with:
- Entity formations and maintenance
- Corporate governance documents
- Contracts and transactional documentation
- Tax‑related filings and client coordination
- Draft, revise, and proofread legal documents
- Manage deadlines, filings, and document organization
- Communicate professionally with clients and internal stakeholders
Office Management & Operations
- Assist with opening and organizing the Bedford office
- Coordinate vendors, deliveries, equipment, and office logistics
- Serve as the onsite point of contact for day‑to‑day office needs
- Help establish workflows and processes as the office scales
- Support attorneys and leadership with general administrative needs
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience as a paralegal (law firm experience required)
- Background in corporate law, tax, or transactional work strongly preferred
- Comfortable supporting multiple attorneys and practice areas
- Organized, proactive, and adaptable
- Willing to take on office management responsibilities as needed
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Positive attitude and team‑first mindset
- Comfortable working onsite in Bedford, TX
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Ground‑floor role in a growing office with long‑term potential
- Supportive, people‑first culture with no tolerance for toxic behavior
- Established firm with strong infrastructure and leadership
- Clear path for growth as the office and team expand
- Competitive compensation and robust benefits package, including:
- Employer‑paid medical premiums for non‑attorney staff
- Employer‑paid life, short‑term, and long‑term disability insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Student loan assistance program
- Additional voluntary benefits
Work Environment
- Initial onboarding may include short‑term in‑person training at another firm office
- Remote work may be available during office build‑out
- Fully onsite role once the Bedford office is operational in May
