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Legal Assistant

Alltex Staffing & Personnel
Full-time
On-site
Houston, Texas, United States



The primary purpose of this position is to research and respond to taxpayer


inquiries, identify and research issues, and draft documents


Describe this positions Essential Functions: (Tasks, duties and responsibilities of


the job. Outline the core responsibilities of the position. Highlight the day-to-day


activities of the position).


1. Prepare, proofread, and forward various Judgment Payoffs., e.g. standard


payoffs, deficiency payoffs, strike-off payoffs, private resale payoffs &


bankruptcy payoffs, etc.


2. Prepare various releases of judgment, e.g. standard, Partial, sold or Resale,


clouding title on homesteaded, etc.


3. Handle all phone calls and e-mails related to payoff and release. Also, assist


in answering the Post Judgment mail line.


4. Research and Prepare a Release of Judgment from the JP list (twice a year).


5. Prepare payment plans requested by taxpayers.


6. Process all the copies of checks resulting from the payoff and prepare the


release.


7. Help walk-in customers when needed.


8. Review files for sale (based on the availability of time).


9. 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


Describe the Physical Demands & Work Environment


1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required


to sit and talk or hear.


2. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle,


or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.


3. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 - 20 pounds.


4. Specific vision ability is required to adjust focus.