Paralegal - Bilingual

Staffing Now, a division of SNI Companies, has an immediate Bilingual Paralegal opening working for our client in Houston, TX.  The position is working for a legal services company that has multiple locations nationwide.    The hours of the position are Monday – Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.   A summary of the position is as follows:

Responsibilities:

• Manage prosecution of ~1,000 tax cases in three district courts, as assigned by the litigation attorney.
• Monitor service status and ensure proper service to defendants for enforceable judgments.
• Prepare necessary pleadings to obtain valid and enforceable judgments in proceedings.
• Communicate with taxpayers and defendants to prosecute cases and collect delinquent taxes and fees.
• Coordinate trial settings, draft final judgments, and maintain communication with court clerks.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, associate’s degree preferred
• 2+ years of administration experience working in a professional office environment.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Intermediate technical skills using MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Strong organization and attention to detail.
• Real estate/property tax/foreclosure experience a plus.

Compensation and Benefits
The compensation for this position starts at $18.00 an hour.  Insurance, and other benefit options that are offered include:
 

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Fixed Indemnity Plans
• Voluntary Benefits

Work Location:  Onsite
Position Terms:  Contract to hire
Other: Background check & drug test requirements before hired.

For immediate consideration, please apply and then call our offices directly to further discuss the opportunity.