TDHCA - Legal Assistant

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING • Austin, TX • 6h ago

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Legal Division The Hiring of Classification will be Determined by Qualifications. GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Performs intermediate (B20)/advanced (B21) administrative technical assistance work. Work involves assisting and facilitating the Legal Divisions loan closing and real estate transaction document preparation effort under specified federal fund sources, providing technical assistance to program staff, governmental agencies, community organizations, or the general public, and preparing single and multifamily real estate transaction documents for use in specified Department housing programs -- exclusively those funded through one or more federal grant sources. Works under moderate supervision with some room for independent judgement SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Participates in the preparation of complex real estate transaction documents for use in specified Department housing programs Participates in the analysis of operational problems and communicates solutions Participates in the document request process to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Assists in drafting Board Motions Serves as backup mail distributer Performs related work as assigned by the Deputy General Counsel and General Counsel Travel 5%. Qualifications: EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Must have high school diploma or equivalent. Prefer two (2) years post-secondary education with a 3.0 GPA or better. Prefer experience working for state or local governmental agencies administering federal programs. One year experience working with contract modification and production required, two or more years preferred for B20. Four years required for B21. Prefer experience preparing single and/or multifamily residential real estate loan documents for projects using federal funding sources for B20. Two years required for B21. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge of contracts and complex transactional document assembly Skill and ability at using Microsoft WORD, EXCEL, OUTLOOK ACCESS, ADOBE and DocuSign Ability to prepare single and multifamily residential real estate loan documents Ability to assemble, correlate and analyze large volumes of due diligence information; to quickly recognize problems/deficiencies and devise solutions/corrective measures Ability to effectively communicate with real estate professionals, attorneys, Department staff and the public in an informative and professional manner Ability to work well with others and to effectively resolve interpersonal issues PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: This classification functions in a standard office environment. Ability to drive and travel as needed. Will need to move about the office to access file cabinets, use office machinery, attend meetings in various offices and conference rooms, etc. Must be able to communicate and exchange accurate information via phone, computer, and in person. Must be able to observe and evaluate data in a variety of formats, including hard copy, electronic, and various media formats. Must be able to work non-standard hours including the ability to work beyond 40 hours per week as needed and in compliance with the FLSA. The employee must be able to lift and/or carry up to 10 pounds. Must be able to push and/or pull up to 10 lbs OTHER: Must be willing to work in a non-smoking environment and adhere to all applicable Department policies and procedures. Must attend work regularly and adhere to approved work schedule. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR THE CANDIDATE: Official transcripts or other minimum requirement validations will be requested of final applicants. Criminalbackground checks will be conducted before an offer of employment is extended. We fully recognize, honor and enforce the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA) and encourage opportunities to hire Veterans, Reservists and Guardsmen. Males born on or after January 1, 1960, between the ages of 18-26, will be required to present proof of Selective Service System registration on the first day of employment or proof of exemption from Selective Service registration requirement. The U.S. Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires new employees to present proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States. Failure to provide this information within the required timeframe will result in the offer being rescinded. Thank you for considering employment at the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs! The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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