Job Title: Post Judgment Litigation Paralegal
Job Responsibilities:
- Conduct pre-claim investigation, legal research, and initial case assessments.
- Draft pleadings, motions, and appellate documents and file them with the court.
- Perform administrative duties, including calendaring hearings and deadlines, organizing case files, and managing logistics.
- Coordinate with constables or sheriffs for judicial foreclosure sales.
- Calculate payoff amounts and/or negotiate payment plans with defendants or judgment debtors.
Education and Experience Information:
- Proven working experience as a Litigation Paralegal and Post-Judgment Paralegal.
- Applicable knowledge of judicial foreclosure procedures, motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules and procedures, and practices.
- Experience with District and County Court systems.
- Experience working with constables and sheriffs in facilitating judicial foreclosure sales.
- Strong computer skills, including knowledge of MS Office.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Highly organized with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong writing and communication skills with attention to detail.
- Extensive computer and database expertise.
Salary Information:
- Competitive compensation is offered, although specific salary figures are not provided.
Firm Benefits:
- Paid lunches.
- Wellness program, including corporate-sponsored Lifetime Fitness memberships or gym reimbursements.
- Next Level Prime provided 100% free for employees.
- Health Insurance, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Additional coverage options such as accident, supplemental policies, long-term care, long-term disability (LTD), and short-term disability (STD).
- Pre-paid identity theft and legal services coverage available.
- Retirement savings with a 401(k) plan and firm contributions.
Additional Information:
- Law firm has been recognized as one of Houston’s Best Places to Work™ and Houston’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For™.
- The firm is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
- The firm is not working with recruiters to fill this position.
