Legal Assistant - Records & Compliance Specialist

Franklin Williamson Human Services Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical PPO

Vision care

Retirement 401a

Company-provided Life & AD&D

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Fort Worth Housing Solutions seeks a Legal Assistant to support executive staff under the General Counsel. The role involves preparing and maintaining legal documents, conducting legal research, and ensuring regulatory compliance while providing admin support.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree and at least 5 years of administrative experience in a legal or government setting, with strong organizational and confidentiality skills.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in business, Paralegal Studies, or a related field required.
• At least 5 years of experience as an administrative professional, preferably in a legal office or government entity.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain legal documents and records, perform legal research and summaries.
• Coordinate records, filings and compliance tasks with Finance and auditors.
• Communicate with internal partners, external counsel, and third-party managers on legal matters.
• Assist General Counsel with research, draft service contracts and notices.

Skills

Legal terminology

Records management

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Associate’s degree in business, Paralegal Studies, or related field

Tools

Word

Excel

Outlook

PowerPoint

Microsoft 365

Job description

Fort Worth Housing Solutions seeks a Legal Assistant to support executive staff under the General Counsel. The role involves preparing and maintaining legal documents, conducting legal research, and ensuring regulatory compliance while providing admin support.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree and at least 5 years of administrative experience in a legal or government setting, with strong organizational and confidentiality skills.