Paralegal - Compliance & Revenue Division

Harris County•Houston, TX

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Harris County Attorney's Office (HCAO) is hiring a paralegal to join our Compliance & Revenue Division which specializes in lawsuits for debt collection and enforcement of laws that protect the interest of Harris County. Under the supervision of the Division Director, the paralegal will perform delegated and supervised substantive legal work which requires an understanding of legal principles and procedures. The paralegal in this role is responsible for ensuring the smooth and timely preparation of cases from inception through trial. The selected candidate may be eligible to participate in the HCAO telework program.

Requirements

An Associate Degree or higher in Paralegal Studies or a closely similar field OR Paralegal certificate OR A minimum of five (5) years of experience as a paralegal.
Excellent research, writing, and customer service skills.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to communicate and work in a collaborative group.
Proficiency with technology and legal tools such as Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat Software, JIMS, TLO, and DEEDS.
Knowledge of the Texas Tax Code, the Texas and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and the Texas Rules of Professional Conduct.
Ability to perform thorough legal and factual analyses and exercise good judgment.
Ability to communicate and meet with the public, clients, defendants, courts, and clerks, including the ability to resolve issues within attorneys' parameters.
Ability to organize and prioritize assignments to meet deadlines.
Ability to comply with office training requirements.
Cover letter and resume with three (3) professional references.

Responsibilities

Manage a high-volume caseload.
Manage a high call volume with the public.
Ability to communicate and meet with the public, clients, and defendants, including the ability to resolve issues within attorneys' parameters.
Keep accurate notes in the database of each case.
Maintaining knowledge of the procedure to open, close, and update files using the case management database to open, close, and update files using the Compliance Database and run reports.
Analyzing, organizing, and tracking case files so all case history and activity may be available to the attorney in paper form or electronic form.
Electronically and manually maintain and update case files as assigned.
Draft, file, and/or mail demand letters, installment, and rule 11 agreements, pleadings, discovery, and motions
Abstract judgments and send Writs of Execution to Constables for service
Attend hearings and trials
Electronically and manually maintain and update other miscellaneous cases as assigned.
Properly calendar hearings, docket control orders, and case management in cases for trials.
Regularly communicate with attorneys and other staff members.
Acquiring familiarity with commonly used legal terms.
Performs other duties as assigned.