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Legal Assistant; Payoff Release
Job in
Houston, Harris County, Texas, 77246, USA
Listed on 2026-01-06
Listing for:
Alltex Staffing Personnel
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-01-06
Job specializations:
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Administrative/Clerical
Legal Secretary
Job Description & How to Apply Below
About the job Legal Assistant (Payoff Release)
Position Title: Legal Assistant (Payoff Release)Company: Alltex
Primary Purpose: The primary purpose of this position is to research and respond to taxpayer inquiries, identify and investigate issues, and draft related documents.
Essential Functions
- Prepare, proofread, and forward various judgment payoffs (e.g., standard, deficiency, strike-off, private resale, bankruptcy).
- Draft and process various releases of judgment (e.g., standard, partial, sold/resale, clouding title on homesteaded properties).
- Handle phone calls and emails related to payoffs and releases; assist with the Post Judgment mail line.
- Research and prepare Releases of Judgment from the JP list (twice annually).
- Create payment plans as requested by taxpayers.
- Process check copies resulting from payoffs and prepare corresponding releases.
- Assist walk-in customers as needed.
- Review files for sale, time permitting.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management or attorneys, including customer service, client reporting, and departmental administrative tasks.
- Frequent sitting, talking, and hearing.
- Occasional walking, handling objects/tools, and reaching.
- Must occasionally lift/move 1020 pounds.
- Requires specific vision abilities for focus adjustment.
- Duties performed infrequently or that could be delegated without affecting the core purpose of the role.
- Typing speed of 50 WPM
- Strong organizational and proofreading skills
- Energetic and team-oriented
- Ability to multitask and manage time effectively
- Detail-oriented with high-volume document handling capability
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Professional demeanor, punctuality, and reliable attendance
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Research and problem-solving skills
- Ability to process legal documents with minimal errors
- Comfort working with numbers
- This position does not currently include supervisory duties or independent decision-making responsibilities.
- Bilingual in Spanish is a plus
- Familiarity with Oracle systems is a plus
- Experience in real estate, property tax, or foreclosure practices is beneficial
- Customer service experience preferred
- High School Diploma required; some college or legal/office experience is a plus
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