Legal Assistant – Court Prep & Docket Management

Blitt and Gaines, P.C.; Vernon Hills (IL); Presencial; USD 38.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive base pay

PTO and Holidays

Health, dental, vision, and life ins.

Short-Term Disability

401(k) retirement plan

Profit sharing

Professional growth and advancement

Descripción de la vacante

Blitt and Gaines, P.C. is seeking a Legal Assistant - Court Preparation to support Attorneys and the Legal Department with court procedures, calendaring, and data management. The role emphasizes accuracy, independence, and teamwork in a fast-paced office environment.

The ideal candidate will be proficient with Microsoft Outlook and Excel, comfortable with data entry, and capable of professional communication with clerks and attorneys alike. This is an on-site position based in Vernon Hills, IL.

Formación

• High School or GED required, college is a plus.
• Must have work experience in an office environment and be comfortable working with a computer.
• Must have technical skills including comfortability using Microsoft Outlook and Excel on a daily basis.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced, team environment and possess a strong work ethic.
• Must be detail oriented and accurate.
• Must be able and willing to work as part of a team in addition to being comfortable as an individual contributor.

Responsabilidades

• Review file to recommend next course of action based on department and firm processes.
• Prepare orders and case information/spreadsheets and provide to attorney prior to hearing date.
• Knowledge of Scheduling Calendar.
• Data entry of future court dates in collection database.
• Upload and Download pleadings using the E-Filing portal.
• Sending out notices as appropriate.
• Ensures accuracy and attention to detail with all data entered in the system of record.
• Represent Legal Department in a professional capacity.
• Communicate effectively with the circuit clerks and judge’s clerks, both on the telephone and in writing.

Conocimientos

Outlook

Excel

Data entry

Team player

Attention to detail

Educación

High School Diploma or GED

Herramientas

E-Filing portal

Descripción del empleo

Blitt and Gaines, P.C. is seeking a Legal Assistant - Court Preparation to support Attorneys and the Legal Department with court procedures, calendaring, and data management. The role emphasizes accuracy, independence, and teamwork in a fast-paced office environment.

The ideal candidate will be proficient with Microsoft Outlook and Excel, comfortable with data entry, and capable of professional communication with clerks and attorneys alike. This is an on-site position based in Vernon Hills, IL.