What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at ChaseSource?
Litigation Paralegal – Property Tax Division
This is a great opportunity to put your foot in the door with a Major Government Entity.
Pay:
$22.00/hour
Schedule:
Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm
Location:
Houston, TX, 77002 (Downtown Houston) (parking assignment provided on first day)
Job Duties:
- 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.
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