PUCT, Legal Administrative Assistant (Administrative Assistant V - VI)

About the role

The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) seeks a Legal Administrative Assistant to support the Legal Division Director and Managing Attorneys. The ideal candidate will provide advanced administrative support, including coordinating PIA requests, travel, purchasing, onboarding, meetings, records management, and other administrative operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Public Information Act (PIA) requests
• Provide administrative support for travel, purchasing, and onboarding
• Manage meeting coordination and records management
• Support legal operations with legal calendaring, secretarial functions, and receptionist duties
• Offer backup support for legal operations

Requirements

• High School (HS) Diploma or GED equivalent
• Five years of paid full-time experience providing advanced administrative support in a high-volume, fast-paced legal, governmental, or professional office environment
• Preferred qualifications include experience with travel authorizations, PIA requests, and coordinating calendars and meetings

Qualifications

• High School (HS) Diploma or GED equivalent
• Six years of paid full-time experience providing advanced administrative support in a high-volume, fast-paced legal, governmental, or professional office environment
• Preferred qualifications include experience with travel authorizations, PIA requests, and coordinating calendars and meetings

Skills

• Advanced organizational skills
• Sound judgment and confidentiality maintenance
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced professional environment

Benefits

The PUCT offers a competitive benefits package including a positive work culture and comprehensive benefits.

Pay

Starting salary will be determined based on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience within the advertised salary range.

Schedule

The PUCT operates on a standard work schedule of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Employees may request an alternative work schedule in accordance with the PUCT's Alternative Work Schedule Policy.

Veteran's Preference

Veterans, Reservists, or Guardsmen with a Military Occupation Specialty (MOS) or additional duties that fall in the fields listed in the below link who meet the minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply. The MOS codes applicable to this position can be accessed at: Military Crosswalk for Legal Administrative Assistant.

Remark

Due to the volume of applications received, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. The timing of application review and interviews may vary based on the needs of the agency and the recruitment process.