Legal Assistant - Full-time / Part-time

Key Responsibilities

1. 1. Office Responsibilities
      1. Identify matters ready for lawsuits;
      2. Draft original petitions and other pleadings;
      3. Answer phones; and
      4. Research accounts
      5. The ability to speak and understand Spanish, as well as some litigation experience, is a plus

1. 1. Court Responsibilities
      1. Attend administrative hearings for people that have driven on tollways without submitting proper payment;
      2. Negotiate with these people regarding payment plans.

1. 1. Location and Travel

1. 1. 1. Location
         1. The position is currently available in the Downtown Houston office; however, the position will eventually be moved to Southwest Houston, right inside the loop, within the next few months.
      2. Travel
         1. Travel to administrative hearings in Downtown Houston, Central West Houston, and, on occasion, Fort Bend County, will be required. Mileage

and parking are reimbursed.

1. Physical requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers to operate office equipment (computer, printer) or other office tools, and reaches with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

1. Type of Employment

1. This is a temporary to permanent position.

1. Benefits

1. 1. 401k, medical insurance, vacation, and sick time, among other benefits, available. Please check with the Human Resources Department regarding available benefits.