Legal Assistant

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Exceptional full time opportunity to join a growing law firm in the Greenway Plaza area that is adding multiple Legal Assistants to their firm. The company offers extensive benefits and competitive pay (annual discretionary bonus, overtime, gym membership, medical/dental/vision insurance, 401(k), and more).
Office Hours are M-F 8:30am to 5:30pm
Pay is $55k to $75k annually ( OT and bonus)
RESPONSIBILITIES
• Drafting agendas for Board meetings in accordance with Firm guidelines
• Drafting documents for Board meetings for attorney review
• Attending (in-office and/or local out-of-office) Boarding meetings and drafting minutes of the Board meetings
• Organizing and processing documents following Board meetings, including handling District mail
• Working on annexations and creation of Districts
• Organizing District documents for filing
• Maintaining District meeting files and agenda calendars
• Preparing Real Estate Projects Submission Form for easements and land conveyance
• Responding to (or coordinating responses from other consultants regarding) inquiries from residents, consultants, and government agencies
• Drafting, preparing for execution, and processing all District Orders and Resolutions
• Processing and completing required government filings on District-related projects
• Processing documents pursuant to Reference Library
• Working on bond sales pursuant to task list in the Reference Library
• Reporting hours worked on an accurate and timely basis per Firm policy
• Other duties as assigned
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
• Background in English, Journalism, Legal Studies, Teaching, Project Management, or Public Administration a plus
• Strong writing skills a must
• Strong proof reading skills a must
• Experience editing documents a plus
• Experience attending meetings and taking Minutes a plus, but not required
• Strong oral and written communication skills (emphasis on grammar, spelling, writing skills)
• Must work well with limited supervision
• Ability to meet deadlines with a strict attention to detail
• Ability to communicate with a variety of people
• Ability to work independently on multiple projects
Bachelor's degree required
• Sitting at desk and conference tables for extended periods of time
• 2-3 years of professional work experience preferred
• Often traveling to meetings offsite within the greater Houston area
• Must have reliable transportation
LOCATION
Houston, Texas 77027
PAY
$75000

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