Paralegal Litigation

Job Description:

Under the direction of the teams litigation attorney this role will require you to manage the docket of three District Courts or approximately 1,000 pending tax cases without any assistance.

Describe this position’s Essential Functions: (Tasks, duties & responsibilities of the job. Outline the core responsibilities of the position. Highlight the day-to-day activities of the position).

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.

What knowledge, skills and abilities will be necessary for this position to succeed? (Knowledge focuses on the understanding of concepts. Skills are the practical application of theoretical knowledge. Abilities are the innate traits or talents that a person brings to a task or situation. Examples: Leadership, communication, team player, ability to work with numbers, software skills, planning, etc. qualifications necessary to do this job.

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 pace environment

Are there any special requirements for this position? (This section lists the required level of education and experience, required to do the job. Examples: High School Diploma Required/Plus, Masters of Business Administration, Bilingual in Spanish and English, 2 years Office Experience, Necessary Travel, Employee is expected to work 40-hour weeks, including rotating Saturdays).

1. High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
2. College degree is a PLUS.