Legal Assistant - Court Preparation

Blitt and Gaines, P.C.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

PTO and Paid Holidays

Health, dental, vision, and life保险

Short-Term Disability

401(k) retirement plan

Profit sharing

Professional growth and advancement

Job summary

Blitt and Gaines, P.C. is seeking a Legal Assistant - Court Preparation to support Attorneys and the Legal Department with court scheduling, document preparation, and clerical duties. The role involves learning court procedures, maintaining the calendar, and ensuring accurate data entry in the firm’s systems.

The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, comfortable with MS Outlook and Excel, and able to work in a fast-paced team environment while upholding ethical standards.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required; college is a plus.
• Experience in an office setting and comfortable with computers.
• Proficient in Outlook and Excel on a daily basis.
• Detail oriented with strong work ethic and team orientation.

Responsibilities

• Review file to recommend next action based on firm processes.
• Prepare orders and case information/spreadsheets for attorney prior to hearing.
• Knowledge of Scheduling Calendar.
• Data entry of future court dates in collection database.
• Upload and download pleadings using the E-Filing portal.
• Send out notices as appropriate.
• Ensure accuracy and attention to detail in data entry.
• Represent Legal Department professionally.
• Communicate effectively with circuit and judge’s clerks by phone and writing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Communication skills

Ability to work in fast-paced env

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About Blitt and Gaines:

Blitt and Gaines, P.C. is a leading debt collection law firm with over 30 years of experience representing most of the nation’s largest financial institutions. With nine offices across Arizona, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Tennessee, and Wisconsin, our attorneys and support teams deliver high-quality, compliant, and ethical legal services.

At the heart of our firm are people—our clients, our employees, and the partnerships we build. Guided by our philosophy—Collect Compliantly. Litigate Ethically. Lead Effectively. Exceed Expectations. Expect Excellence—we uphold integrity, respect, and fairness in every interaction.

Description:

In this role, the Legal Assistant - Court Preparation performs various legal and clerical duties in support of the Attorneys and Legal Department functions. The person hired for this position will ultimately gain a substantial knowledge of all court and office procedures, rules and authority, litigation process and transacts the general business of the Attorney court calendar and Legal Department subject to general supervision. An analytical, confident, self-starter with a willingness to learn.

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

Requirements

Education:

• High School or GED required, college is a plus

Preferred Job Experience(s):

• 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

What We Offer:

Blitt and Gaines, P.C. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Competitive base pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Profit sharing
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities