Legal Assistant

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Legal Assistant
The candidate will provide litigation support to the department and attorneys as needed in the collaborative efforts to move cases forward. Prepare and e-file litigation documents with various courts. Prepare various outgoing letters. Maintain documents within document storage software. Receive and make phone calls daily from and to clients, constables, court personnel, taxpayers, and others. Correspond daily via email with clients, constables, court personnel, taxpayers, and others. Maintain and update databases including e-cabinet system and firm's custom case management system. Follow up regularly on pending and existing cases. Track correspondence sent, received or requiring further action in case management system. 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. Additional clerical or administrative duties, as needed or assigned. 1 year experience in an office setting. Experience working in a collection law firm (Preferred). Three (3) years of professional work experience (Preferred). Have previous experience in a law office, with a general understanding of the litigation process (Preferred). Previous experience or working knowledge of Texas E-Filing procedures, Skip-tracing techniques and/or utilization of E-Cabinet systems (Preferred). Minimum of high school diploma (or equivalent) required; Bachelor's degree or in the process of obtaining a bachelor's degree is preferred. Strong oral and written communication skills are required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook are required. Ability to meet deadlines, work under pressure and prioritize tasks are required. Strict attention to detail are required. Ability to work independently are required. Strong proficiency at multi-tasking are required. Punctuality and dependability are required. Excellent critical thinking skills are required. Superior computer skills and knowledge are required. Established Customer Service skills are required. Fluency in Spanish are required.

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