The primary purpose of this position is to assist the Attorney and Area Manager in preparation for trial in the District Court including all facets of lawsuit preparation such as citation issuance, review, posting for publication, monitoring suits for Defendant responses and filings, reviewing ad litem responses, and issuing reminders for upcoming dockets, issuing Notices of Trial, preparing for dockets, attending dockets

Essential Functions:

• Lawsuit production
• Completion of pre-trial legal motions, E-filing, faxing, and emailing opposing counsel/property owners when necessary
• Citation issuance, monitoring and confirming proper service has been obtained
• Preparation of trial docket sheets for District Court; Justice Courts and San Jacinto Court
• Work closely with the 284th District Court and the District Clerk’s Office as to dockets
• Enter and code Oracle and ACT systems as appropriate
• Regularly reviewing District Clerk’s records (including Odyssey) for filings, changes to upcoming dockets.
• Assisting Ad items with cases, issuing deadline reminders and ensuring all documents are delivered
• Setting cases for trial, sending out Notices and preparing mail related thereof
• Prepare and email prejudgment payoffs
• Attend dockets and assist attorney with docket and related judgements
• All other duties as assigned

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• Physical Demands are sitting, standing, walking, lifting under 10 lbs, and talking.

Non-Essential Functions

• Assist other team members with their duties.
• All other duties assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Detail oriented.
• Able to multitask.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Must be able to prioritize job responsibilities.
• Prefer advanced computer skills.
• Must be a team player
• Professional disposition.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work in a high-volume, fast paced environment.
• Able to type efficiently & without error.
• Organization.
• Self-starter.

Requirements

• Education: High School Degree Required, College Degree is a PLUS.
• A valid driver's lisence and reliable transportation.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred - not required

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $16.50 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
• Law Office: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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