Paxson later received a small role in the romantic comedy Slackers, which featured Devon Sawa, Jason Segel and Jason Scwartzman. She also appeared on the made-for-television movie Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of the Three’s Company. Her next appearance was on The Drew Carey Show, followed by a role in Kitchen Confidential. She was cast in episodes of Happy Family, in a starring role alongside John Larroquette and Christine Baranski. She later worked on the sitcom Joey. In 2007, she landed a part in the hit crime drama CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. Paxson also joined the cast of the ABC sitcom Notes from the Underbelly, where she landed the starring role of Julie. Paxson’s film credits include Ready to Rumble (2000), Slackers (2002), Saving Mr. Banks as Dolly (Dolores Vought), Disney’s secretary (2013), and starring as Joyce DeWitt in the television film Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of Three’s Company (2003).