Overview
Legal Assistant Jobs in Dallas, TX at MK Search
Title: Legal Assistant
Company: MK Search
Location: Dallas, TX
Our client is seeking a Legal Assistant with exceptional writing skills, a bachelor’s degree, and a passion for client-facing activities. This role will support multiple departments, manage the implementation of policies, processes, and filings, and provide direct, substantive support to attorneys overseeing these clients.
Responsibilities
Act as the primary point of contact for clients, including professionals in land development, engineering, water and sewer infrastructure, and finance.
Attend in-office and out-of-office Board of Directors meetings (some travel and non-standard hours required) and draft meeting minutes.
Draft agendas, orders, resolutions, and other documents; coordinate execution and electronic filing.
Compile and analyze information from internal and external resources.
Draft professional correspondence and edit various documents with attention to detail.
Maintain client calendars, monitor contract compliance, and assist with bond sales, elections, and real estate matters.
Respond to inquiries from directors, residents, and governmental agencies.
Engage in industry and client networking opportunities.
Key Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required.
At least 5 years of professional experience providing administrative support (i.e. Legal Assistant, Administrative Assistant, Executive Assistant type roles)
Strong written and oral communication skills, including grammar, spelling, and proofreading.
Ability to manage multiple projects independently and meet strict deadlines.
Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills.
Willingness to attend meetings outside standard business hours.
