Litigation Paralegal
About The Position
Temp Litigation Paralegal – Property Tax Division This is a great opportunity to put your foot in the door with a Major Government Entity. Pay: $22.00/hour Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm Location: Houston, TX, 77002 (Downtown Houston) (parking assignment provided on first day) Job Duties: Manages a high-volume caseload. Manages a high call volume with the public. Provide litigation support to the department and attorneys in the collaborative efforts to move cases forward. Maintains knowledge of the procedures to open, close, and update files and notes accurately using the case management database and run reports. Manually maintains and updates case files as needed. Drafts and/or mails demand letters and installment agreements. Formats and drafts legal forms such as petitions, citations, judgments, notices of trial, etc. Generate dismissals, non-suits, and releases of judgment when required. Track the litigation costs and send court costs letters when necessary. Responsible for assigned district courts. Reviewing and proofing ‘citation returns.’ Skip tracing (locating individual and their location). Drafts abstract judgments and sends Writs of Execution to Constables for service. Calendars hearings, docket control orders, and case management in cases for trials. Attends court hearings, mediations, trials, and tax-sales. Communicates regularly with attorneys and other staff members. Communicates with the public and defendants, including the ability to resolve issues within attorneys’ parameters. Acts as a liaison between courts, clerks, and attorneys as needed. Meet daily and weekly deadlines related to the many aspects of the litigation process, including the collection of amounts owed on cases. Pick up documents and evidence from tax office and other locations. Participates in one-on-one sessions with management to give and receive feedback. Encourages and mentors’ other paralegals and interns. Participates in Division staff meetings. Performs other duties as assigned. #AOP 22.00
Responsibilities
- Manages a high-volume caseload.
- Manages a high call volume with the public.
- Provide litigation support to the department and attorneys in the collaborative efforts to move cases forward.
- Maintains knowledge of the procedures to open, close, and update files and notes accurately using the case management database and run reports.
- Manually maintains and updates case files as needed.
- Drafts and/or mails demand letters and installment agreements.
- Formats and drafts legal forms such as petitions, citations, judgments, notices of trial, etc.
- Generate dismissals, non-suits, and releases of judgment when required.
- Track the litigation costs and send court costs letters when necessary.
- Responsible for assigned district courts.
- Reviewing and proofing ‘citation returns.’
- Skip tracing (locating individual and their location).
- Drafts abstract judgments and sends Writs of Execution to Constables for service.
- Calendars hearings, docket control orders, and case management in cases for trials.
- Attends court hearings, mediations, trials, and tax-sales.
- Communicates regularly with attorneys and other staff members.
- Communicates with the public and defendants, including the ability to resolve issues within attorneys’ parameters.
- Acts as a liaison between courts, clerks, and attorneys as needed.
- Meet daily and weekly deadlines related to the many aspects of the litigation process, including the collection of amounts owed on cases.
- Pick up documents and evidence from tax office and other locations.
- Participates in one-on-one sessions with management to give and receive feedback.
- Encourages and mentors’ other paralegals and interns.
- Participates in Division staff meetings.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
