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Job Description
Grade 17 - Starting hourly rate: $23.40. Rate of pay depends on qualifications.
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Legal Assistant supports the legal department staff by performing advanced legal administrative duties, including legal secretarial and general clerical duties, along with those of a sensitive and confidential nature. Enhances attorneys’ effectiveness by documenting and understanding legal proceedings, maintaining and organizing files, and drafting documents.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Performs secretarial duties for Legal Department.
- Researches, compiles, and analyzes data for special projects and various reports.
- Indexes and files legal documents, correspondence, and reports.
- Drafts,receives andresearches legalcorrespondence,boardresolutions andmemos, pleadings, condemnations and depositions.
- Maintains pleading bindersforcasespertaining toSAWSlitigation.
- Maintains calendarsandappointments forassignedattorneys.
- Coordinates andacts asliaison with external counsel, SAWS’ staff andgovernmentalagencies.
- Schedulesand organizesmeetings,gathersconfidential informationon projects and distributes relevant information to internal and external counsel.
- Maintains legalfiles for assigned attorneys.
- Communicates clearly and effectively.
- Demonstrates knowledge oflegalterminology anddocuments, andoftechniques of legal research.
- Performs other duties as assigned, including but not limited to scheduling travel arrangements, conference room reservations, timekeeper responsibilities and creating and approving requisitions.
DECISION MAKING- The Legal Assistant reports to a managing attorney and works under general but limited supervision.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS- Two years of college with major coursework in Business or Public Administration or related field from an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency.
- Five years’ of increasingly responsible legal experience.
- Ability to report to work on time, maintain a good attendance record, and work all designated work schedules.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration or related field from an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency.
- Experience working for public or government entity.
- Experience with Texas Public Information Act.
JOB DIMENSIONS- Knowledge of methods and techniques of legal research.
- Proficient skill in utilizing a personal computer, spreadsheets, graphics, databases, presentations, purchasing, financial and time and attendance software and computer/legal software.
- Ability to analyze situations carefully and adopt effective courses of action.
- Ability to maintain a high-level of discretion with sensitive and/or confidential information.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with internal and external customers, executive management, attorneys, Board members, elected officials, governmental agencies and the general public.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Physical requirements including lifting up to 20 pounds occasionally. Subject to sitting for long periods of time to perform job scope. Requires visual acuity, speech and hearing. Working conditions are primarily in an office environment with occasional fieldvisits and occasional remote work opportunities.
May be required to work hours other than regular schedule, such as nights and weekends.
San Antonio Water System values the contributions of all its employees, providing them the best in compensation and benefits. The benefits package is designed to attract and retain a workforce of qualified employees who share a responsibility in providing quality water to 1 million consumers.
From an affordable medical and dental plan to life-sustaining retirement and insurance plans, we offer benefits that reward employees for their commitment to a challenging career at SAWS. Employee benefits include the following:- Competitive, market-based salaries
- Performance-based incentives
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Prescription drug program
- Vision care plan
- Two retirement plans
- Deferred compensation plans (457 plan)
- Disability income
- Paid leave (vacation, sick, personal)
- Education assistance program
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible, tax-deferred health and dependent care spending accounts
- Wellness programs
- On-Site Fitness Facilities
- Community service opportunities
Closing Date/Time: 2/1/2026 11:59 PM Central -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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San Antonio Water System
Show moreThe San Antonio Water System (SAWS) is a public utility owned by the City of San Antonio. SAWS serves 2 million people in Bexar County as well as parts of Medina and Atascosa counties. The population includes more than 511,300 water customers and 457,600 wastewater customers. SAWS actively seeks out public participation in its operations and planning, while SAWS volunteers strive to help their neighbors in need.
As an industry leader in conservation and water and wastewater management, SAWS provides sustainable, affordable water services. To deliver responsible water services, our investment in our employees – one of our greatest assets – ranks as a top priority.
San Antonio Water System's Board of Trustees has adopted mission, vision and values statements that serve as a foundation to move the utility forward through 2050 and reinforce San Antonio's much-deserved reputation as Waterful.
Our Mission: Sustainable, Affordable Water Services / Our Vision: To be leaders in delivering responsible water services for life. / Our Values: Excellence, Integrity, Respect and Safety.
SAWS is a values-based organization that believes in diversity in all aspects of our business. At SAWS, we attract and retain the finest individuals whose diverse talents drive innovation. We recognize that differences in race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, physical ability or any characteristic protected by law, enrich and empower our work environment. We respectfully infuse diversity in our daily work lives with the knowledge that people from a variety of backgrounds and life experiences make connections that make SAWS a success.
SAWS is committed to providing our employees with a healthy, safe, and rewarding work environment where all employees have an equal opportunity for professional and personal growth. SAWS employees go beyond what is expected – developing remarkable, award-winning programs in conservation, water resources, watershed protection and wastewater treatment.
Why Choose a Career at SAWS?
For Your Work-Life Balance: SAWS is proud to invest in its employees by offering a variety of paid time off to help meet the work-life balance goals of you and your family.
For Your Professional Growth: Professional growth is key to both our employees’ success as well as SAWS’. That’s why SAWS offers a number of professional development opportunities that achieve both personal and company goals.
For Your Future: Achieving your personal financial goals is an important part of your life. SAWS makes it easy for employees to save for retirement by providing several retirement plan options.
For Your Health: SAWS offers a range of health, dental and vision benefits, and Wellness Programs to help meet each employee’s needs.
For your Protection: SAWS offers life insurance and disability coverage to meet the need for protection against life’s unexpected events.
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