Pay:

From $100,000 a year

Job type:

Full-time

Shift and schedule:

8-hour shift, Monday to Friday

Location:

100 Interstate 45 N, Conroe, TX 77301

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
•  Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
•  Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Full job description:

Title: Attorney

FLSA Status: Exempt

Direct Report: Tanya F. Eriksson Wood

Linebarger Law firm is currently seeking an onsite Attorney in the Conroe office. The Conroe Attorney represents tax clients in the Montgomery County area in legal matters. Additionally, the Attorney is responsible for managing the collections program and the Conroe office staff. This position requires some travel to clients, court and conferences.

Job Overview:

The primary purpose of this position is to: Represent tax clients in the Montgomery County area in legal matters, direct collection activities/programs and manage Conroe office staff.

Requirements:

• Licensed to practice law in Texas.
• Must have a valid driver license, reliable vehicle and insurance.

Essential Functions:

• Provide legal advice and representation to the Firm’s Conroe office tax clients.
• Representation includes trial and appellate work.
• Direct collection campaigns/programs & report performance to the Firm’s Conroe office tax clients.
• Travel to and attend court dockets.
• Travel to and visit clients and elected officials on a regular basis.
• Travel to and attend conferences and entertain clients.
• Coordinate presentation of Firm proposals for new clients and renewals.
• Market Firm resources to potential clients in the field.
• Travel to and attend client meetings and client related events and activities (both political and charitable).
• Build new and maintain existing relationships with officials, administrators and boards.
• Substantive and periodic analysis and knowledge of delinquent tax roll.
• Substantive and periodic analysis and knowledge of collection reports.
• Substantive and periodic analysis and knowledge of litigation files, including title work, address research, pleadings, and post-judgment events.
• Determination and substantive analysis of office and staff performance measures.
• Travel to, attend, and conduct tax sales.
• Periodic reporting of collection activities, performance and staff performance to managing attorney.
• Assist with any and all collection activities to ensure proper and efficient execution of collection program.
• Prepare annual budget with assistance of Director of Operations and monitor budget throughout fiscal year.
• May be assigned additional duties within the scope of practice.

Knowledge, skills and abilities will be necessary for this position to succeed:

• Ability to make presentations to clients, courts and community organizations
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to manage Conroe office staff
•  Leadership
•  Team Player
• Software Skills
•  Self-motivation
•  Communication skills
• Ability to work with and analyze numbers
•  Planning
• Professionalism
• Meet Deadlines
• Ability to accept instruction and direction
• Ability to manage collection program
• Statistical and analytical skills
• Property tax and collection practice knowledge

Supervisory responsibilities and independent discretion:

Supervises Director of Operations, Paralegals, Administrative Assistant, Escrow Clerk, Receptionist and any other Conroe office staff

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

• Periods of sitting while doing office work, driving to clients, events, court, delinquent tax property locations.
• Position requires working primarily out of the Firm’s Conroe Office.

We offer competitive compensation packages based on experience and qualifications. Our firm is committed to providing a supportive work environment that encourages professional growth and development. If you are a dedicated Attorney looking for a challenging opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume for consideration.

Application Question(s):

Do you have a valid Driver's License and car insurance?

Are you licensed to Practice Law in Texas

Education:

Doctorate (Required)

Ability to Commute: (Required)

Willingness to travel: 25% (Required)

Work Location: In-person