This role is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized and driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment. The Paralegal is responsible for managing dockets for multiple district courts, handling substantial caseload of approximately 1,000 cases. Key responsibilities include preparing and filing legal documents, ensuring accuracy and timeliness, and attending virtual and in-person docket proceedings with attorneys when necessary. They will also collaborate closely with clients, courts, and team members to ensure smooth case management. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, possesses excellent time management skills, and is eager to take on challenges. While previous legal experience is a plus, it is not required.
Position Details:
Essential Functions:
1. Manage the prosecution of approximately 1,000 tax cases pending in three specific Harris County district courts assigned to the Legal/Admin Assistant by the litigation attorney.
2. Monitor the service status of each defendant, and secure proper service on all defendants sufficient to obtain a valid and enforceable final judgment in the proceeding
3. Prepare all pleadings necessary to obtain a valid and enforceable final judgment in the proceedings.
4. Correspond, discuss with or meet with taxpayers and defendants as necessary to prosecute such cases and collect the delinquent taxes and fees which are the subject of the suit
5. Obtain a trial setting under the procedures established by the court.
6. Draft a final judgment for submission to the court.
7. Maintain close communication with the clerks of the courts to facilitate the setting and resolution of cases.
8. Attend virtual and in-person trial of hearings in each matter as requested by the litigation attorney.
9. Perform other duties assigned by the litigation attorney.
10. All other duties assigned.
11. Describe the Physical Demands & Work Environment
12. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear.
13. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
14. The employee must occasionally lift and/ or move up to 10 pounds.
15. Specific vision abilities, such as ability to adjust focus.
Skills
1. Detail Oriented
2. Ability to multitask
3. Excellent organizational skills
4. Must be able to prioritize job responsibilities
5. Computer efficient
6. Professional demeanor
7. Enthusiasm
8. Attention to detail
9. Resourcefulness
10. Strong communication skills (written & verbal)
11. Excellent written and communication skills
12. Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
13. Must be Bilingual in Spanish
Education and Experience
1. High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
2. College degree is a PLUS.
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