Legal Assistant

Roach & Associates, PLLC is a law firm that focuses on supporting special purpose districts, nonprofit water supply corporations, and homeowners associations through complex regulatory environments. We provide tailored legal strategies in construction, development, environmental planning, and municipal bond financing, emphasizing a personalized approach to long‑term growth and success. Responsibilities Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys and the legal team Prepare, edit, proofread, and format legal documents, correspondence, resolutions, agreements, notices, meeting materials, and other firm documents Assist with preparing Board meeting agendas, exhibits, and follow‑up materials Maintain electronic and physical client files, records, and executed agreements Manage attorney calendars and monitor statutory, Board meeting, and project deadlines Attend occasional evening Board meetings as assigned and prepare accurate meeting minutes Communicate professionally with District Directors, engineers, operators, consultants, developers, governmental agencies, and other stakeholders Coordinate document execution, filing, scanning, record management, and general office support Conduct research and assist with legal, governance, administrative, and special projects Assist with legislative and regulatory research affecting Texas special districts and local governments as experience develops Support the preparation of client alerts, newsletters, educational materials, presentations, conferences, and other special projects Help maintain organized, efficient, and consistent legal and administrative workflows Ideal Candidate Values stability, loyalty, and long‑term growth within a collaborative small‑firm environment Is organized, motivated, detail‑oriented, and eager to build a long‑term career in municipal law Enjoys legal administrative work, writing, research, and organizing projects Has strong written and verbal communication skills with excellent grammar, proofreading, and professional writing abilities Is intellectually curious and interested in governance, public policy, legislative affairs, and the issues affecting Texas special districts Is excited by the opportunity to contribute to educational initiatives, governance resources, and projects that support Texas special districts Is able to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines with accuracy and professionalism Is dependable, self‑motivated, exercises sound judgment, and maintains confidentiality Has a positive attitude, strong communication skills, and a willingness to learn and grow within the firm Bilingual (English/Spanish) communication skills are strongly preferred Preferred Qualifications Previous legal office or administrative experience preferred but not required Associate’s degree, Bachelor’s degree, Paralegal Certificate, or equivalent experience preferred Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Canva Willingness to learn municipal law, local government, and the unique legal issues affecting Texas special districts Ability to attend occasional evening Board meetings and local events Benefits Health Insurance: The firm covers 50% of employee costs, even for self‑chosen plans. Paid Time Off (PTO): Gain PTO after the first six months, with incremental increases based on years of service. Vacation Bonus: Receive a $2,000 annual bonus with a qualifying period and notice requirements. Flexible Schedule: Benefit from a flexible schedule that supports work‑life balance. This position offers the opportunity to become a trusted and valued member of a long‑term team while continuing to learn and grow within the firm and contributing to meaningful work that supports Texas special districts and the communities they serve. #J-18808-Ljbffr