Job Description
Legal Assistant [Litigations]
$37,440 | South Central Loop 77081
Monday – Friday 8 am – 5 pm
Temp to Hire
We are seeking an experienced, reliable Legal Assistant to assist with a growing legal team with litigations. In this position, you will work alongside a group of attorneys and work on litigations by performing legal research, preparing litigation documents and redlines, drafting correspondence, and organizing and maintaining the attorney’s filing system. ODaily you will also be responsible for assisting with final judgment and proceedings, answering, phone calls, and responding to attorney questions. The ideal candidate has at least one – two years of experience in a law firm and is proficient with Microsoft Office.
Your Main Role and Duties:
- Manage the prosecution of approximately 1,000 tax cases in Harris County district courts assigned to the Legal/Admin Assistant by the litigation attorney
- Monitor the service status of each defendant, and secure proper service for final judgment
- Prepare all pleadings
- Correspond, discuss with or meet with taxpayers and defendants and collect the delinquent taxes and
- Obtain a trial setting and draft a final judgment for submission
- Assist with the training of new litigation employees, throughout the department, to ensure the employees can carry out their job responsibilities in accordance with the practices and procedures established with the litigation attorneys
- Maintain close communication with all paralegals on the team, court clerks, and in the litigation department
What You Will Need to Be Successful:
- Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate preferred
- 1+ years of experience as a legal assistant or legal secretary
- Familiarity with legal procedures and terminology
- Proficient with Microsoft Office
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Professional demeanor and excellent grammar
- Experience with litigations and lines is a huge plus
- Ability to multitask and strong attention to detail with operating in a face pace environment
- An understanding of court requirements and dockets
Benefits and Perks:
- Direct Pay
- Weekly Pay Periods
- Health, dental, vision, EAP, and supplemental benefits like short or long-term disability, life insurance, etc.
- Excellent Glassdoor Ratings
Apply today and join a wonderful, hard-working team of litigation attorneys!
About Resource Staffing
Resource Staffing is an affiliate of The Reserves Network, a family-owned and veteran-founded company. Since 1989, we have been bringing employers and job seekers together in various industries and positions throughout Texas. As an equal opportunity employer, we value our employees and foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment. However you identify and whatever your background, we encourage you to apply today.
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