Legal Assistant

Staffing Now, a division of SNI Companies, has an immediate Legal Assistant opening working for our client in Houston, TX.  The position is working for a legal services firm that has multiple locations nationwide.   The legal assistant, under the supervision of the team litigation attorney and/or litigation manager, will help prepare pending tax cases for trial and judgment.  The hours of the position are Monday – Friday from 8 am to 5 pm.   A summary of the position is as follows:

Responsibilities:

• Draft pleadings for delinquent tax cases
• Review and analyze citation returns to determine status of service
• File legal documents electronically (E-file)
• Conduct skip tracing to locate individuals and verify their addresses

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma, associate’s degree preferred
• 1+ years of administration experience working in a professional office environment.
• Title and Oracle experience is a plus
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Intermediate technical skills using MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Strong organization and attention to detail.

Compensation and Benefits:

The compensation for this position starts at $17.00 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.