What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at G&A Partners?
Overview:
A competitive compensation and benefits package is available to include health benefits and 401(k), recognition awards and bonuses and the opportunity to work for a highly respected and award-winning company.
Summary
Reasonable Accommodations Statement:
For over 25 years, G&A Partners has been helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses, take better care of their employees, and enjoy a higher quality of life by providing proven HR solutions and technology. A growing, Houston-based professional services firm, G&A Partners is currently seeking a Legal Assistant to join its team at the corporate office located in Houston, TX.
A competitive compensation and benefits package is available to include health benefits and 401(k), recognition awards and bonuses and the opportunity to work for a highly respected and award-winning company.
Summary
Under the direction of and in coordination with the Chief Legal Officer/General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel, the Legal Assistant will be responsible for assisting and carrying out duties and tasks across all facets of the Legal department at G&A Partners including but not limited to EPLI matters, litigation, regulatory, M&A, governance, contracts, corporate filings, collections, corporate secretary function, intellectual property, subpoenas, information requests, compliance, administrative matters, and government investigations.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement:
To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Responsibilities:
Essential Duties:
- Assists with managing Employment Practices Liability Insurance matters and claims and handling all administrative tasks and billing related thereto.
- Assists in responding to governmental investigations and inquiries and handling agency litigation matters and handling all billing and administrative tasks related thereto.
- Assists with other litigation and compliance matters as assigned.
- Manages and updates matter management reports, EPLI billing tracker, project management tools, dashboards, and standard operating procedures for litigation oversight and reporting purposes.
- Manages and maintains Legal department files.
- Assists in responding to discovery, subpoenas, and other information requests and all administrative tasks related thereto.
- Effectively communicates orally and in writing with internal and external parties, including but not limited to insurance carriers, outside counsel, opposing counsel, government agency staff, clients, and internal staff.
- Effectively collaborates with members of the Legal department, other departments across the organization, vendors, and G&A Partners clients.
- Provides reports and data analysis on a regular basis.
- Assists with client terminations and collections matters as needed.
- Supports other Legal department functions as needed and assigned.
Other Duties:
- Provides public notary services as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Competencies:
- Communication – Communicates orally and in writing in a clear and concise manner. Takes time to listen to, understand the perspectives of others, and pose solutions.
- Trust and Respect – Establishes trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions.
- Problem Solving – Anticipates and identifies problems and works diligently to ensure the problem is solved quickly and efficiently. Seeks assistance, as necessary.
- Accountability – Follows through on commitments and acts with a clear sense of ownership. Takes personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and failures.
- Client Focus – Establishes effective relationships with internal and external clients to understand and meet or exceed their needs.
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent. College or associate’s degree preferred.
Skills & Experience:
- Previous experience working as a legal or administrative assistant in a law firm or in-house legal department is preferred.
- Previous experience working for a Professional Employer Organization, preferred.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with others.
- Proficient with Microsoft Suite, (Word, Excel) and Google Apps.
- Able to work with various software applications.
- Experience with CRMs, preferred.
Certifications/Licenses:
- Certified Notary Public preferred.
- Ability to become Certified e-Notary.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
G&A Partners as an Equal Opportunity Employer considers all applicants and prohibits discrimination of any type on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances. Our management team is dedicated to providing a work environment free of discrimination and harassment based on any of these characteristics. We are committed to this policy and achieving a diverse workforce with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs and general treatment during employment.
Salary: Starting wage is $24.03 up to $26.44. The starting range represents the low and high end of the G&A Partners’ range for this position. Actual wages will vary and may be above or below the range based on various factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of G&A’s total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include commissions, annual bonuses, and program specific rewards. In addition, G&A Partners provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending, ancillary benefits, retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO). Application close date is 3/2/2026.Salary : $24