Administrative Assistant - MK Search : Job Details

Our client is seeking a professional Administrative Assistant with exceptional writing skills, a bachelor's degree, and a passion for client-facing activities. This is not your traditional legal assistant position, as they are looking for candidates with diverse professional backgrounds who thrive in dynamic, client-driven environments. 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

• Client Interaction: Act as the primary point of contact for clients, including professionals in land development, engineering, water and sewer infrastructure, and finance.
• Meeting Coordination: Attend in-office and out-of-office Board of Directors meetings (some travel and non-standard hours required) and draft meeting minutes.
• Document Management: Draft agendas, orders, resolutions, and other documents; coordinate execution and electronic filing.
• Research & Analysis: Compile and analyze information from internal and external resources.
• Professional Writing: Draft professional correspondence and edit various documents with attention to detail.
• Client Support: Maintain client calendars, monitor contract compliance, and assist with bond sales, elections, and real estate matters.
• Public Communication: Respond to inquiries from directors, residents, and governmental agencies.
• Networking: Engage in industry and client networking opportunities.

Key Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience: At least 5 years of professional, client-facing work experience in roles such as project management, operations, property management, or education administration.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and oral communication skills, including grammar, spelling, and proofreading.
• Detail-oriented: Ability to manage multiple projects independently and meet strict deadlines.
• Client Service: Exceptional interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Flexibility: Willingness to attend meetings outside standard business hours.
• Preferred Backgrounds: English, journalism, legal studies, teaching, project management, or public administration.

We encourage applicants from diverse professional backgrounds such as school principals, project managers, business operations leads, or property managers who have demonstrated strong writing and client-facing expertise to apply.