Legal Assistant

About the job Legal Assistant

The primary purpose of this position is to research and respond to taxpayer

inquiries, identify and research issues, and draft documents

Describe this positions

Essential Functions:

(Tasks, duties and responsibilities of

the job. Outline the core responsibilities of the position. Highlight the day-to-day

activities of the position).

1. Prepare, proofread, and forward various Judgment Payoffs., e.g. standard

payoffs, deficiency payoffs, strike-off payoffs, private resale payoffs &

bankruptcy payoffs, etc.

2. Prepare various releases of judgment, e.g. standard, Partial, sold or Resale,

clouding title on homesteaded, etc.

3. Handle all phone calls and e-mails related to payoff and release. Also, assist

in answering the Post Judgment mail line.

4. Research and Prepare a Release of Judgment from the JP list (twice a year).

5. Prepare payment plans requested by taxpayers.

6. Process all the copies of checks resulting from the payoff and prepare the

release.

7. Help walk-in customers when needed.

8. Review files for sale (based on the availability of time).

9. Any other duties assigned by the manager or attorneys that may involve

responsibilities such as customer service, client reporting, or tasks related to

departmental administrative duties

Describe the Physical Demands & Work Environment

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required

to sit and talk or hear.

2. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle,

or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

3. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 - 20 pounds.

4. Specific vision ability is required to adjust focus.