Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins And Mott L.L.P. Lubbock , TX 79401
Posted 3 weeks ago
Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins and Mott LLP (PBFCM) has an immediate opening for a Lead Litigation Assistant in our Lubbock office.
Established in Amarillo, Texas in 1970, Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins & Mott LLP ("Perdue Brandon") is one of the oldest law firms providing collection services and related legal representation to government entities. Our clients include school districts, cities, counties, hospital districts, appraisal districts and other governmental entities. Perdue Brandon continues to grow and currently has 15 primary offices in Texas and multiple satellite locations in Texas, Oklahoma, and Florida servicing clients in nine states.
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:
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
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:
If you have an interest in this opportunity, please apply via our web site at: www.PBFCM.com
Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins And Mott L.L.P.