Legal Assistant at ChaseSource Houston, TX

ChaseSource, LP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal firm is seeking a Legal Assistant to support the Special Collections department in Houston, TX. The successful candidate will manage court document reviews, track payments, and assist in preparing lawsuit packets. Strong organizational skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential. A high school diploma is required, with legal coursework being a strong plus. This full-time position requires attention to detail and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; legal coursework preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and review court documents online.
• Evaluate and document delinquent tax rolls.
• Use skip-tracing to locate taxpayers.

Skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma

Legal coursework

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Oracle

Job description

Legal Assistant job at ChaseSource. Houston, TX.

Full Time

Description:

As a Legal Assistant in the Special Collections department, you will play a vital role in supporting the collection of delinquent tax accounts. You will be responsible for handling various administrative, legal, and research tasks that ensure the department operates efficiently and meets its goals. Your role will directly contribute to the success of the collections process by managing lawsuit packets, court document reviews, tracking payments, and maintaining accurate records.

Responsibilities:

• Obtain and review court documents online.
• Evaluate and document delinquent tax rolls.
• Use skip-tracing to locate taxpayers and prepare lawsuit packets.
• Update address records in Oracle.
• Monitor and track payments on delinquent accounts.
• Research corporate entity statuses.
• Generate reports for paralegals and attorneys.
• Upload and manage incoming department mail.
• Prepare field visit packets for paralegals.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong organizational and attention to detail skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
• Basic legal knowledge, especially corporate research.
• Time management and problem-solving skills.

Requirements:

• High school diploma required; legal coursework preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Prior office or legal experience preferred.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week with flexibility as needed.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods.
• Always maintain confidentiality.