DRV Paralegal (Onsite)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Join RMWBH Law's growing POA team as a DRV Paralegal. We are seeking a motivated professional to support our expanding practice. This role is based in our San Antonio office and offers the opportunity for one remote workday per week after one year with the firm and two remote days a week after two years with the firm.

Job Summary:

The Deed Restriction Violation (DRV) Paralegal will assist the DRV Attorney and DRV Litigation Paralegals with the firm’s homeowner’s association DRV practice. This individual will be responsible for preparing the initial and final demand letters for deed restriction violations for homeowners associations. In addition, they will work with homeowners regarding the ACC submittals; they will prepare the payment arrangements with delinquent homeowners, assist in negotiating payment plans and when necessary, update the appropriate account information. The DRV Paralegal will be responsible to the billing of all work products, including the attorney’s time.

Status Reports:

• Prepare updates/input new referrals/organize and discard closed matters, etc. and forward to Association
• Timely prepare, create and send out DRV status reports to clients on all matters for multiple associations. They will coordinate with the DRV Litigation Paralegal, Bankruptcy Department re: violations and DRV Probate Department re: violations before sending out the status reports, to make sure all accounts have been updated.

Deed Restriction Matters:

• Correspond with homeowners and property managers on the phone regarding DR violations via telephone and email.
• Meet with property owners.
• Input information into file database and case management system, maintain client files.

Analyze and synthesize complex governing documents or diverse information and research data.

• Prepare initial DRV demand letters (Appraisal District search/report, review 209 letter, input data, etc.)
• Prepare final DRV demand letters (Appraisal District search/report, request/review deed, input data, etc.); detailed reviews of governing documents and extract necessary information.
• Prepare cease and desist letters (request/review deed, input data, hand delivery mailings, etc.)
• Prepare special final demand letters
• Request and occasionally review NFC Reports (attorney has final review of all NFCs)
• Perform general research thru internet, etc.
• Prepare Cost Invoices
• Prepare file for lawsuit (Appraisal District search/report, Military search, Social Security search, Bankruptcy (Pacer) search and review/compile accounting)
• Telephone conference/e-mails with property owners/managers
• Draft correspondence to and communicate with property managers and property owners.
• Review/respond to incoming mailings/e-mails from property owners/managers
• Determine Amounts Due

Input billable time entries accurately, timely, and in compliance with firm and client billing guidelines.

• Assist DRV Litigation paralegal with various tasks as needed.

Roberts Markel Weinberg Butler Hailey PC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

With great pride, we focus on and anticipate the needs of our clients. We enjoy and respect our colleagues and careers. We are more than a team; we are a family. Want to work for us?

RMWBH has been recognized as one of Houston’s Best Places to Work™ and Houston’s Best and Brightest Companies to Work For™. Read more about our culture at

Roberts Markel Weinberg Butler Hailey PC has provided the experience and service our clients require for their transactional and litigation needs for more than 40 plus years. Our practice areas include community associations, labor and employment for business owners and employers, professional liability, directors and officers litigation, fiduciary litigation, commercial litigation, elder law, appeals, construction law, corporate matters and real estate transactions.

Company Description

Roberts Markel Weinberg Butler Hailey PC has provided the experience and service our clients require for their transactional and litigation needs for more than 40 plus years. Our practice areas include community associations, labor and employment for business owners and employers, professional liability, directors and officers litigation, fiduciary litigation, commercial litigation, elder law, appeals, construction law, corporate matters and real estate transactions.