Court-Prep Legal Assistant | Detail‑Oriented, Fast-Paced Team Player

Blittandgaines; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

PTO and paid holidays

Health, dental, vision, and life ins.

Short-Term Disability

401(k) retirement plan

Profit sharing

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Blitt and Gaines, P.C. in Naperville, IL seeks a Legal Assistant - Court Preparation to support Attorneys and the Legal Department with court calendars, filings, and document management.

You will review files, prepare orders, schedule hearings, enter data, and communicate with circuit clerks. The role requires high school or GED, strong computer skills, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. Competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; college is a plus.
• Experience in an office environment and comfort with computers.
• Proficiency with Outlook and Excel on a daily basis.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team environment with strong work ethic.
• Detail oriented and accurate in data entry and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Review file to recommend next action based on firm processes.
• Prepare orders and case information and provide to attorney before hearings.
• Knowledge of Scheduling Calendar and court dates.
• Data entry of future court dates in the collections database.
• Upload/Download pleadings via the E-Filing portal.
• Send notices as appropriate and ensure data accuracy.
• Represent Legal Department professionally in communications.
• Coordinate with circuit clerks and judges' clerks by phone and writing.

Skills

Office environment experience

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Fast-paced team environment

Detail oriented

Team player

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Blitt and Gaines, P.C. in Naperville, IL seeks a Legal Assistant - Court Preparation to support Attorneys and the Legal Department with court calendars, filings, and document management.

You will review files, prepare orders, schedule hearings, enter data, and communicate with circuit clerks. The role requires high school or GED, strong computer skills, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. Competitive benefits offered.