Legal Assistant - Court Results

Blitt-and-Gaines,-P.c.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

PTO and holidays

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

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 Results to support attorneys and the Legal Department with court record maintenance, calendar management, and e-filing tasks. The role requires analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work under supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates will be comfortable handling court-related procedures and communicating with circuit clerks and judges’ clerks, while maintaining accuracy across the firm’s systems.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in an office environment required.
• Proficiency with computers and data entry systems.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Experience with Arizona and/or Kansas civil courts is not required but is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Enter and maintain future court dates in the collections database.
• Record and update court results accurately and promptly.
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly court calendars for in-house counsel.
• Ensure all legal documents are properly filed with the appropriate county courts.
• Update system records with activities following attorneys' court appearances.
• Send notices and correspondence as required.
• Upload and download pleadings via electronic filing (e-filing) portals.
• Maintain accuracy and completeness of all system data.
• Represent the Legal Department in a professional manner.
• Communicate effectively with circuit clerks and judges' clerks via phone and written correspondence.

Skills

Office experience

Computers & data entry

Team-oriented work

Attention to detail

Organizational & communication

Willingness to learn

Arizona/Kansas civil courts knowledge

Job description

Description

About Blitt and Gaines, P.C.

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.

Job Summary

The Legal Assistant - Court Results supports attorneys and the Legal Department by performing a variety of legal and administrative tasks. This role involves maintaining accurate court records, managing attorney calendars, and assisting with court-related procedures. The ideal candidate is analytical, detail-oriented, confident, and motivated to learn, with the ability to work effectively under general supervision in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Duties

• Enter and maintain future court dates in the collections database
• Record and update court results accurately and promptly
• Prepare daily, weekly and monthly court calendars for in-house counsel
• Ensure all legal documents are properly filed with the appropriate county courts
• Update system records with activities following attorneys' court appearances
• Send notices and correspondence as required
• Upload and download pleadings via electronic filing (e-filing) portals
• Maintain accuracy and completeness of all system data
• Represent the Legal Department in a professional manner
• Communicate effectively with circuit clerks and judges' clerks via phone and written correspondence

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Prior experience in an office environment required
• Proficiency with computers and data entry systems
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Experience with Arizona and/or Kansas civil courts is not required but is a plus

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