Legal Assistant Job at Octagon Consulting, LLC, Houston, TX

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  • Octagon Consulting, LLC
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

The primary purpose of this position is to research and respond to taxpayer inquiries, identify and research issues, and draft documents.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare, proofread, and forward various Judgment Payoffs., e.g. standard payoffs, deficiency payoffs, strike-off payoffs, private resale payoffs & bankruptcy payoffs, etc.
  • Prepare various releases of judgment, e.g. standard, Partial, sold or Resale, clouding title on homesteaded, etc.
  • Handle all phone calls and e-mails related to payoff and release. Also, assist in answering the Post Judgment mail line.
  • Research and Prepare a Release of Judgment from the JP list (twice a year).
  • Prepare payment plans requested by taxpayers.
  • Process all the copies of checks resulting from the payoff and prepare the release.
  • Help walk-in’s customer when needed.
  • Review files for sale (based on the availability of time).
  • 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.

Qualifications

  • Must type 50 wpm
  • Well-organized
  • Energetic
  • Team player
  • Ability to multitask
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Detail oriented
  • Able to handle high volume document production
  • Proof Reading Skills
  • Good Computer skills in Microsoft Office
  • Professional demeanor
  • Punctuality
  • Good Attendance
  • Good written and communication skills
  • Time Management skills
  • Research Skills
  • Ability to work with numbers
  • Problem solving skills
  • Ability to word process legal documents without or few errors
  • Bilingual in Spanish is a plus
  • Knowledge of the Oracle system is a plus
  • Real estate/property tax/foreclosure practice is a plus
  • Customer service experience
  • Some College and/or High School Diploma
  • Some legal and office experience is a plus

Physical Requirement:

  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear.
  • The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
  • The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 - 20 pounds.
  • Specific vision ability is required to adjust focus.

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