CornerStone Staffing has partnered with a Legal Organization seeking a Legal Assistant! If you have excellent Legal experience, a great attitude, and ready to work ASAP - PLEASE APPLY NOW! Job Title: Legal Assistant JOB ID - 138100 Location: Down Town Fort Worth, TX - Parking is paid! Duration: DIRECT HIRE!!! Pay: $20/hr. Schedule: 8am - 5pm, Monday - Friday Job Description: Assist the Attorneys and Area Manager in initial preparation, filing, monitoring and maintaining lawsuits on delinquent tax accounts for the purpose of collection of the taxes and/or foreclosure of the tax liens; assist in providing phone support to taxpayers. Other duties include: 1. Respond to incoming litigation calls 2. Make collection calls to taxpayers and lienholders 3. Input Account and Lawsuit information into Oracle 4. Review pending cases to determine procedures needed 5. Respond to written correspondence 6. Prepare, organize and electronically file litigation documents 7. Check payment status of accounts and send reminder or balance due letters when needed 8. Research and Review Title Documents 9. Perform address research when needed 10. Perform address research on Defendants 11. Review title reports to determine all necessary parties are included in lawsuit 12. Enter information in Case Management System 13. Scheduling and maintain Court dockets (only if position requires) 14. Monitor Workflow Queues assigned to you 15. Maintain control of Workflow Queues so that workload is balanced 16. Check service status of citations and follow up as needed 17. Prepare and file pre-judgment litigation documents as needed ( Amended Petitions, Citations, Answers, Motions, Disclosure Responses, Interventions, Dismissals, etc 18. Assist Attorneys at Court hearings (only if position requires) 19. Correspond with Tax Office staff and Court staff 20. Prepare all documents related to tax sales (only if position requires) 21. Attend tax foreclosure sales (only if position requires) REQUIREMENTS: 1. Ability to work in a fast-paced, high volume environment, while maintaining accuracy and productivity, with attention to detail 2. Good understanding of the flow of litigation, from start to finish and terms associated with tax collection and standard litigation 3. Basic understanding of real estate title documents 4. Ability to set priorities and maintain an organized and productive work flow 5. Ability to communicate in a professional manner 6. Proficient use of Tax Office, Court and Firm Operating systems 7. Basic Computer knowledge 8. Proficient in proofing documents 9. Must be dependable and reliable For immediate consideration please email your resume to michellez@cornerstonestaffing.com To Apply for this Job: Click the Apply Online button, then: * If you are currently registered with CornerStone Staffing, click the Log In button to add yourself as a candidate to this job * If you are NOT currently registered with CornerStone Staffing, click the Create Account button to complete the application. #ZIP #CB Company Description CornerStone Staffing has been servicing the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex since 1991. We are committed to supporting our community through our core values of compassion, integrity, self discipline, and faith. CornerStone currently has 11 offices across the Metroplex to serve your needs. If you are a job seeker looking for short-term supplemental income or a full-time position that will launch a new career, we can assist you in finding the right opportunity!

CornerStone Staffing has been servicing the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex since 1991. We are committed to supporting our community through our core values of compassion, integrity, self discipline, and faith.\r\n\r\nCornerStone currently has 11 offices across the Metroplex to serve your needs. If you are a job seeker looking for short-term supplemental income or a full-time position that will launch a new career, we can assist you in finding the right opportunity!