Supports an in-house legal team by preparing and formatting documents, maintaining digital and physical filing systems, organizing corporate records, assisting with governance documentation, supporting regulatory filings, and handling confidential information.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Matador Resources Company, a leader in the oil and gas industry, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented professional to join our in-house legal team as a legal assistant/administrative assistant. This position offers the opportunity to support the legal team by managing administrative tasks alongside corporate governance, compliance and transactional matters, ensuring the smooth operation of day-to-day activities and legal functions within the company.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Administrative Support:
- Prepare, proofread and format correspondence, presentations and other documents.
- Maintain and organize the legal team’s filing systems, both digital and physical.
- Assist with the preparation and filing of legal and corporate documents.
Corporate and Legal Support:
- Assist in drafting, reviewing and maintaining corporate governance documents, including board resolutions, meeting minutes and corporate policies.
- Maintain and organize corporate records, legal documents and entity management systems.
- Support corporate compliance activities, including the management of filings with regulatory agencies.
- Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
JOB BENEFITS
Compensation includes industry competitive salary commensurate with experience, performance incentives, plus medical and dental benefits, 401(k), etc. Details are available upon application.
QualificationsSkills and Abilities:
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
- Familiarity with legal terminology and document preparation is a plus.
- Familiarity with corporate governance, compliance and transactional processes is a plus.
Education and Experience:
- Four-year college degree is preferred.
- Paralegal certification is a plus.
- Experience in an administrative role is a plus, preferably in a corporate environment, or as a corporate paralegal in a law firm or in-house legal setting.
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