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Legal Assistant

A well-established law firm serving local governmental entities is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant located in Houston to provide substantive support to attorneys representing public-sector clients.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a structured yet client-facing environment and enjoys managing multiple projects while maintaining precision and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as a primary point of contact for clients and consultants, including professionals in land development, engineering, infrastructure operations, and finance

  • Attend Board of Directors meetings (in-office and off-site) and draft detailed meeting minutes

  • Prepare and distribute Board meeting agendas

  • Draft legal documents such as Orders, Resolutions, and related materials

  • Coordinate document execution and manage electronic filings

  • Maintain annual calendars of deadlines, regulatory filings, and key events for multiple clients

  • Monitor compliance with contractual obligations

  • Assist with public bond transactions and client elections

  • Support real estate-related matters including easements, deeds, annexations, and exclusions

  • Respond to inquiries from Directors, residents, consultants, and governmental agencies

  • Accurately record and bill time daily

  • Assist with administrative tasks such as scanning, copying, and handling client correspondence

  • Participate in limited industry and client networking activities

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required

  • 5+ years of professional, client-facing experience

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with exceptional grammar and proofreading ability

  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines with strict attention to detail

  • Comfortable working independently with limited supervision

  • Strong organizational and customer service skills

  • Ability to confidently communicate in a Board meeting setting

  • Willingness to attend meetings that may occur outside normal business hours

Requirements

  • Reliable transportation for local travel

  • Ability to sit for extended periods during meetings

  • Comfortable traveling within the greater metropolitan area

This position is no longer accepting applications. However, we welcome you to submit your resume to info@mksearch.com for consideration in future opportunities.