Litigation Paralegal

Litigation Paralegal – Property Tax Division

This is a great opportunity to put your foot in the door with a Major Government Entity.

$22.00/hour

Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm

Houston, TX, 77002 (Downtown Houston) (parking assignment provided on first day)

• Manages a high-volume caseload.
• Manages a high call volume with the public.
• Provide litigation support to the department and attorneys in the collaborative efforts to move cases forward.
• Maintains knowledge of the procedures to open, close, and update files and notes accurately using the case management database and run reports.
• Manually maintains and updates case files as needed.
• Drafts and/or mails demand letters and installment agreements.
• Formats and drafts legal forms such as petitions, citations, judgments, notices of trial, etc.
• Generate dismissals, non-suits, and releases of judgment when required.
• Track the litigation costs and send court costs letters when necessary.
• Responsible for assigned district courts.
• Reviewing and proofing ‘citation returns.’
• Skip tracing (locating individual and their location).
• Drafts abstract judgments and sends Writs of Execution to Constables for service.
• Calendars hearings, docket control orders, and case management in cases for trials.
• Attends court hearings, mediations, trials, and tax-sales.
• Communicates regularly with attorneys and other staff members.
• Communicates with the public and defendants, including the ability to resolve issues within attorneys’ parameters.
• Acts as a liaison between courts, clerks, and attorneys as needed.
• 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.
• Participates in one-on-one sessions with management to give and receive feedback.
• Encourages and mentors other paralegals and interns.
• Participates in Division staff meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.