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Legal Assistant

Houston, TX 77081

Posted: 04/30/2025 Employment Type: Temp to Hire Job Function: Administrative, Legal - Non-Attorney Job Number: 23869 Pay: $17/hr Remote / Hybrid Jobs: On-Site

Job Description

A leading law firm is seeking a Legal Assistant to prepare high volume judgement payoffs and releases. The ideal candidate will have a can-do attitude, great attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

Salary + Additional Benefits:
  • $17/hr DOE
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
  • 401K - company match

Location: Central Houston, TX
Type of Position: Temp-to-Hire

Responsibilities:
  • Prepare, proofread, and forward various Judgment Payoffs., e.g. standard payoffs, deficiency payoffs, strike-off payoffs, private resale payoffs & bankruptcy payoffs, etc.
  • Prepare various releases of judgment, e.g. standard, Partial, sold or Resale, clouding title on homesteaded, etc.
  • Handle all phone calls and e-mails related to payoff and release.  Also, assist in answering the Post Judgment mail line.
  • Research and prepare a Release of Judgment from the JP list (twice a year).
  • Prepare payment plans requested by taxpayers.
  • Process all the copies of checks resulting from the payoff and prepare the release.
  • Help walk-in customer when needed.
  • Review files for sale (based on the availability of time).
  • Any other duties assigned by the manager or attorneys that may involve responsibilities such as customer service, client reporting, or tasks related to departmental administrative duties

Requirements:
  • Highschool Diploma or equivalent required; college degree / certification a plus
  • Spanish bilingual is a plus
  • Strong MS office skills: Oracle experience is a plus
  • 2+ years of legal and office experience
  • Must be able to type 50+ WPM
  • Strong written and verbal communications skills

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