Administrative Assistant; Legal

Location:

Austin, United States
Sector:
Admin & Secretarial
Salary: $23.00 to $26.00 per hour

The HT Group is partnering with a global energy company to find an Administrative Assistant in Austin, TX to support their Legal Team on a contract basis. This person will be responsible for assisting in various development activities related to real estate matters and legal matters. The ideal candidate has a background in legal support and/or contracts management.

Compensation: $23-26/hr DOE
Employment Type: 6-month contract
Location: Downtown Austin (Hybrid)

Responsibilities:

• Track project activities, manage site addresses, draft landowner correspondence, and update lease databases.
• Research tax and GIS records, retrieve deeds, and verify property details.
• Coordinate with land agents and title companies to collect required documents.
• Serve as a liaison between legal and development teams for easement drafting.
• Maintain accurate landowner records and database management.
• Assist in contract execution, including document preparation, approvals, and signature collection.
• Support internal and external communications and events.
• Assist project developers with various tasks as needed.

Requirements:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience (Bachelor’s preferred).
• 3+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Paralegal experience highly desirable.
• Familiarity with legal documents (deeds, trusts, wills, etc.).
• Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Teams.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Discretion in handling confidential information.