Legal Assistant/Administrative Assistant

Matador Resources Company; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Matador Resources Company seeks a detail-oriented Legal Assistant/Administrative Assistant to support the in-house legal team in Dallas, TX. You will handle administrative tasks and assist with corporate governance, compliance and transactional matters to ensure smooth day-to-day legal operations.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and familiarity with legal terminology.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree preferred.
• Paralegal certification is a plus.
• Experience in an administrative role preferred in corporate environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, proofread and format correspondence and documents.
• Maintain legal team filing systems (digital and physical).
• Assist in drafting and maintaining governance documents; take minutes.
• Manage corporate records and entity management systems.
• Support corporate compliance filings with regulatory agencies.
• Handle confidential information with discretion.

Skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

MS Office

Legal terminology familiarity

Corporate governance familiarity

Education

Four-year degree

Paralegal certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

# Legal Assistant/Administrative AssistantDallas LBJ - Dallas, TX 75240## OverviewLevelEntryPosition TypeFull TimeEducation Level4 Year DegreeCategoryAdmin - Clerical## Description**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.## Qualifications**Skills 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.