Legal Assistant: Court Prep & E-Filing Specialist

Blittandgaines; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Paid Time Off (PTO) and 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. seeks a Legal Assistant - Court Preparation to support Attorneys and the Legal Department. This role involves learning court procedures, filing, scheduling, and data management in a fast-paced office environment.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, comfort with Microsoft Outlook and Excel, and a strong work ethic. Join a team-focused firm with competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Data entry

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Blitt and Gaines, P.C. seeks a Legal Assistant - Court Preparation to support Attorneys and the Legal Department. This role involves learning court procedures, filing, scheduling, and data management in a fast-paced office environment.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, comfort with Microsoft Outlook and Excel, and a strong work ethic. Join a team-focused firm with competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.