Paralegal - Compliance & Revenue Division - Houston, United States - Harris County

Harris County

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Houston, United States

2 days ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Position Description:

The Harris County Attorney's Office (HCAO) is hiring a paralegal to join our Compliance & Revenue Division which specializes in lawsuits for debt collection and enforcement of laws that protect the interest of Harris County. Under the supervision of the Division Director, the paralegal will perform delegated and supervised substantive legal work which requires an understanding of legal principles and procedures. The paralegal in this role is responsible for ensuring the smooth and timely preparation of cases from inception through trial.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Manage a highvolume caseload.
Manage a high call volume with the public.
Ability to communicate and meet with the public, clients, and defendants, including the ability to resolve issues within attorneys' parameters.
Keep accurate notes in the database of each case.
Maintaining knowledge of the procedure to open, close, and update files using the case management database to open, close, and update files using the Compliance Database and run reports.
Analyzing, organizing, and tracking case files so all case history and activity may be available to the attorney in paper form or electronic form.
Electronically and manually maintain and update case files as assigned.
Draft, file, and/or mail demand letters, installment, and rule 11 agreements, pleadings, discovery, and motions.
Abstract judgments and send Writs of Execution to Constables for service.
Attend hearings and trials.
Electronically and manually maintain and update other miscellaneous cases as assigned.
Properly calendar hearings, docket control orders, and case management in cases for trials.
Regularly communicate with attorneys and other staff members.
Acquiring familiarity with commonly used legal terms.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Other Duties:

This Job Description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position.
Management may, at its discretion, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Requirements:
Supporting Job Application Documents:

Education and Experience:

An Associate Degree or higher in Paralegal Studies or a closely similar field
OR
Paralegal certificate
OR
A minimum of five (5) years of experience as a paralegal

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Excellent research, writing, and customer service skills.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to communicate and work in a collaborative group.
Proficiency with technology and legal tools such as Windows, Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat Software, JIMS, TLO, and DEEDS.
Knowledge of the Texas Tax Code, the Texas and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, and the Texas Rules of Professional Conduct.
Ability to perform thorough legal and factual analyses and exercise good judgment.
Ability to communicate and meet with the public, clients, defendants, courts, and clerks, including the ability to resolve issues within attorneys' parameters.
Ability to organize and prioritize assignments to meet deadlines.
Ability to comply with office training requirements.

General Information:

Located in downtown Houston, the Harris County Attorney's Office represents Harris County government, the Harris County Flood Control District, the Harris County Toll Road Authority, and the Greater Harris County 911 Emergency Network in all civil matters, including lawsuits. The office also provides legal advice to county officials and employees.

Position Type, Typical Work Schedule, and Work Environment:

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with occasional weekends and holidays as necessary. Hours may vary based on the business needs of the HCAO.-
This job typically operates in a professional office environment, and the individual in this role uses standard office equipment such as computers, printers, scanners/copiers, and phones

Physical and Mental Demands:

This is largely a sedentary role that requires standing or sitting for prolonged periods, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body, repetitive motions requiring dexterity such as keyboarding that may include the wrists, hands, and/or fingers, communicating with others to exchange concepts and information, problemsolving, decisionmaking, organization, the ability to read/write, and the ability to manage workplace stressors such as adversarial interactions

Compensation:

In addition, the position is eligible for the accrual of compensatory time off for hours worked over 40 in a workweek, consistent with Harris County personnel polic