Legal Assistant at The HT Group Austin, TX

Downtown Boulder Partnership; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The HT Group in Austin, TX is seeking a Legal Assistant to provide support to Attorneys and clients in various municipal utility districts. This role requires strong client-facing skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently.

In this position, candidates will be responsible for handling document drafting, organizing Board meetings, and maintaining compliance with contract terms. The opportunity offers a dynamic work culture and a competitive salary of $75-80k base.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional work experience; client-facing experience required.
• Must have very strong word processing skills – grammar, spelling, writing, proofreading, editing, etc.
• Extremely organized and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Handle client-facing interactions with experts in various fields.
• Attend Board meetings, draft agendas and meeting minutes.
• Organize and e-file documents following Board meetings.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Word processing skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Legal Assistant job at The HT Group. Austin, TX.

Job Description

The HT Group is partnering with a prestigious law firm to find a Legal 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 strong client‑facing skills and 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