Legal Assistant

Beacon Hill Legal is seeking a Legal Assistant for a Public Law and Finance Law Firm in Dallas. The Legal Assistant will play a vital role in supporting attorneys and their clients, ensuring timely and orderly implementation of policies, processes, actions, filings, and other business activities. This opportunity is full time, on-site, and direct hire. Responsibilities:Daily client-facing interactions Attend Board of Directors meetings (both in-office and off-site), draft meeting minutes, and occasionally travel locally for meetings held outside of normal business hoursDraft agendas for Board meetingsDraft and process documents including Orders, Resolutions, and other Board meeting documents; coordinate with Directors and other parties to obtain document execution; organize and e-file documents post-meetingConduct research, compile, and analyze information using internal resourcesDraft professional correspondencePrepare and maintain calendars of events, deadlines, and regulatory filingsMonitor compliance with contract termsAssist with the sale of public bonds and client-held electionsHandle real estate matters on behalf of clientsRespond to or coordinate responses to inquiries from Directors, residents, the public, consultants, and governmental agenciesAccurately bill time worked on client business dailyPerform administrative duties including handling client mail, scanning, and copyingOther duties as assigned. Qualifications:Bachelor's degree required with a background in English, Journalism, Legal Studies, Project Management, or Public AdministrationStrong oral and written communication skills, with an emphasis on grammar, spelling, writing, and proofreading; extensive experience with editing documentsAbility to meet deadlines with strict attention to detailAbility to work well with limited supervision and independently on multiple projectsStrong client and customer service skillsWillingness to attend in-office or off-site meetings at various times; willingness to travel to off-site meetings within the greater Houston areaAbility to speak to groups in a Board meeting settingExperience attending meetings and taking minutes is preferredAbility to sit at desks and conference tables for extended periodsReliable transportation for travel If you are detail-oriented and have strong writing skills, we encourage you to apply!Beacon Hill is an equal opportunity employer and individuals with disabilities andor protected veterans are encouraged to apply.California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.If you would like to complete our voluntary self-identification form, please click here or copy and paste the following link into an open window in your browser: of this form is voluntary and will not affect your opportunity for employment, or the terms or conditions of your employment. This form will be used for reporting purposes only and will be kept separate from all other pany Profile:Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialtiesdisciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting Information:Beacon Hill offers a robust benefit package including, but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, and federal and state leave programs as required by applicable agency regulations to those that meet eligibility. Upon successfully being hired, details will be provided related to our benefit offerings.We look forward to working with you.Beacon Hill. Employing the Future (TM)

Created: 2025-03-06