Bilingual Legal Assistant

22 hours ago


Houston, United States PrideStaff - Houston (Southwest) Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Our litigation department is in need of a legal assistant. The legal assistant's job is to assist the paralegals in preparing ongoing tax matters for trial and judgment. We are searching for applicants with a can-do attitude, great organizational skills, and outstanding communication ability. For this role, the capacity to multitask, take initiative, and adhere to deadline changes is crucial. The ideal applicant will also be a self-starter who is willing to pick up new skills and complete tasks with little direction..

 

Position details:

  • Position Type: Full Time (Temp-to-Hire)
  • FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
  • Salary: $35,360/$17 hourly
  • Scheduled Shift: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

The ideal candidate should possess the qualities below:

  • Ability to multitask
  • Computer skills
  • Professional
  • Organizational skills
  • Reliable and Punctual
  • Can-do attitude
  • Skip-tracing experience is a plus
  • Legal experience is a plus

The legal assistant will assist, under the direction of the team litigation
attorney and/or the litigation manager, in the preparation of pending tax
cases for trial and judgment.


1. Produce pleadings for delinquent tax cases
2. Review and analyze ‘citation returns’ for status of service
3. File documents by E-file
4. Skip tracing (locating individual and their location)
5. All other duties assigned.

1. Reasonable computer skills
2. Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
3. Detail oriented
4. Ability to multitask
5. Takes initiative
6. Excellent organizational skill
7. Must be able to prioritized job responsibilities
8. Basic computer skills
9. Professional demeanor
10. Excellent written and communication skills
11. Ability to work in a high-volume, fast paced environment
12. Ability to work with different personalities
13. Willingness to take initiative

 

Company DescriptionAt PrideStaff, it’s all about you. Whether you’re an entry level worker or a senior executive, an HR Manager or a front line supervisor, our goal is to understand what matters to you – your goals, your priorities, your success. Our locally-owned offices seek to understand your needs and track results, measure feedback and keep it personal. Everything we do is designed to serve you better, and our ten years of being recognized as among the top .5% in the industry tell us we are doing something right.Company DescriptionAt PrideStaff, it’s all about you. Whether you’re an entry level worker or a senior executive, an HR Manager or a front line supervisor, our goal is to understand what matters to you – your goals, your priorities, your success. Our locally-owned offices seek to understand your needs and track results, measure feedback and keep it personal. Everything we do is designed to serve you better, and our ten years of being recognized as among the top .5% in the industry tell us we are doing something right.
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