Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins and Mott LLP (PBFCM) has an immediate opening for a Legal Assistant in our Houston office.

PBFCM has been in business since 1970. We represent more than 2000 governmental entities in Texas school districts, cities, counties, hospital districts, appraisal districts, and special districts. We have grown steadily every year. We currently have 15 offices across Texas with over 50 attorneys and more than 400 employees. Founded on the principles of honesty and ethical conduct our success is due to our refusal to deviate from these core values.

This is a full time position with great benefits including medical, dental, vision and a generous PTO policy. PBFCM is a dynamic, high-volume law firm offering a professional, yet casual environment. We are looking for an enthusiastic and self-starting hard worker to join our winning team!

Essential Job Functions

Provide litigation support to the department and attorneys as needed in the collaborative efforts to move cases forward
Prepare and e-file litigation documents with various courts
Prepare various outgoing letters
Maintain documents within document storage software
Receive and make phone calls daily from and to clients, constables, court personnel, taxpayers, and others
Correspond daily via email with clients, constables, court personnel, taxpayers, and others
Maintain and update databases including e-cabinet system and firm's custom case management system
Follow up regularly on pending and existing cases
Track correspondence sent, received or requiring further action in case management system
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
Additional clerical or administrative duties, as needed or assigned

Experience Requirement

At least one (1) year experience in an office setting
Experience working in a collection law firm (Preferred)
Three (3) years of professional work experience (Preferred)
Have previous experience in a law office, with a general understanding of the litigation process (Preferred)
Previous experience or working knowledge of Texas E-Filing procedures, Skip-tracing techniques and/or utilization of E-Cabinet systems (Preferred)

Education Requirement

Minimum of high school diploma (or equivalent) required; Bachelor's degree or in the process of obtaining a bachelor's degree is preferred

Competencies

Essential Skills:

Strong oral and written communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel and Outlook
Ability to meet deadlines, work under pressure and prioritize tasks
Strict attention to detail
Ability to work independently
Strong organizational and time management skills
Punctuality and dependability

Preferred Skills

Excellent critical thinking skills
Superior computer skills and knowledge
Established Customer Service skills
Proactive work ethic
Fluency in Spanish

Work Environment

This position involves:

Sitting at a computer most of the day
On the job training
Performance assessment within the first 60 days of employment
Annual performance reviews
Reporting to department supervisor and litigation manager
Local travel

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, speak and hear. The employee is required to stand, use hand to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, the employee may be required, on occasion, to stoop, kneel, or crouch. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employee may be required to travel by air or car.

If you have an interest in this opportunity, please apply via our web site at: www.PBFCM.com

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