Perdue Brandon Fielder Collins and Mott LLP (PBFCM) has an immediate opening for a Special District Assistant in our Houston office. PBFCM has been in business since 1970. We represent more than 2000 governmental entities in Texas school districts, cities, counties, hospital districts, appraisal districts, and special districts. We have grown steadily every year. We currently have 15 offices across Texas with over 50 attorneys and more than 400 employees. Founded on the principles of honesty and ethical conduct our success is due to our refusal to deviate from these core values. This is a full time position with great benefits including medical, dental, vision and a generous PTO policy. PBFCM offers a professional, yet casual environment. We are a law firm committed to quality and integrity. This position is a great way to get started in the legal field and learn valuable skills.POSITION SUMMARYThe Special District Assistant supports daily operations related to water termination processes across multiple districts. This role ensures accurate tracking, timely communication, and consistent follow-through with clients, taxpayers, and water departments.ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIESReview multiple districts for water termination candidatesPrepare various water termination letters and tagsReceive and make phone calls daily from and to clients, taxpayers, and water departmentsMaintain documents within e-Cabinet systemCorrespond daily via email with clients, taxpayers, and water departmentsFollow up regularly on current and older water termination statusesMaintain and update our Access database systemTrack correspondence sent, received or requiring further action due to water terminationsMeet daily and weekly deadlines related to the water termination districtsTrack payment agreementsAdditional clerical or administrative duties, as needed or assignedQUALIFICATIONSPrevious office experience required.Bilingual (Spanish) skills a plus. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTHigh school diploma or equivalentCertifications and/or College Degree (Preferred) COMPETENCIESStrong oral and written communication skillsProficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Access, Word, Excel and OutlookAbility to meet deadlines, work under pressure and prioritize tasksStrict attention to detailAbility to work independentlyStrong organizational and time management skillsPunctuality and dependabilityPREFERRED SKILLSExcellent critical thinking skills Superior computer skills and knowledgeProficiency in Microsoft Access databaseEstablished Customer Service skillsProactive work ethicPhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, sit, speak, and hear. The employee is required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; the employee may be required, on occasion, to stoop, kneel, or crouch. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Employee may be required to travel by air or car.If you have an interest in this opportunity, please apply via our web site at: www.PBFCM.com
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