Perdue, Brandon, Fielder, Collins And Mott L.L.P. Houston , TX 77020
Posted 1 week ago
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:
Review multiple districts for water termination candidates
Prepare various water termination letters and tags
Receive and make phone calls daily from and to clients, taxpayers, and water departments
Maintain documents within e-Cabinet system
Correspond daily via email with clients, taxpayers, and water departments
Follow up regularly on current and older water termination statuses
Maintain and update our Access database system
Track correspondence sent, received or requiring further action due to water terminations
Meet daily and weekly deadlines related to the water termination districts
Track payment agreements
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 Access, 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
Proficiency in Microsoft Access database
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:
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.