Legal Assistant

The HT Group is partnering with a prestigious law firm to find aLegal Assistant! This person will provide top notch support to assigned Attorneys and clients, playing an integral role in the implementation of policies, processes, actions, filings, and other business initiatives for various municipal utility districts.

Our client is open to a variety of backgrounds
-no prior law firm experience required. This is not a traditional back-office administrative role; it requires strongclient-facing skillsand the ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and strict deadlines. This is an awesome opportunity for someone looking to transition into the legal field and stay with an organization that promotes a positive work culture and long-term stability.

Direct Hire | Downtown Austn TX (On-site) | Comp $75-80k base

Responsibilities:


• Handle client-facing interactions with experts in the fields of engineering, land development, operations of water, finance, etc.

• Attend Board of Directors meetings – draft agendas and meeting minutes

• Handle document drafting and processing including orders, resolutions, and other documents

• Work with Directors and other parties to obtain execution of documents

• Organize and e-file documents following Board meetings

• Prepare and maintain annual calendars of events, deadlines, and regulatory filings

• Monitor compliance with contract terms

• Assist with elections held by clients

• Respond to inquiries from Directors, government agencies, consultants, etc

Qualifications:


• Bachelors degree required

• 3+ years of professional work experience; client facing experience required

• Must have very strong word processing skills – grammar, spelling, writing, proofreading, editing, etc.

• Preferred background in Project Management, Business Operations Management, Higher Education, or Public Administration

• Experience meeting strict deadlines

• Extremely organized and detail oriented

• Ability to work independently on multiple projects

• Experience with document editing/review

• Must be willing to attend in-office or out of office morning, afternoon, or evening meetings

• No prior legal experience required

• Seniority level
  
  Not Applicable

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function
  
  Customer Service, Legal, and Project Management
• Industries Government Relations Services and Law Practice

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