Legal Assistant - Motions Coordinator

Blittandgaines; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO & Holidays

Health/dental/vision insurance

Short-Term Disability

401(k)

Profit sharing

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Blitt and Gaines, P.C. is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support our litigation team in Illinois. This role offers exposure to court procedures and a chance to join a sophisticated practice in a growing firm.

Responsibilities include preparing motions, handling reports, and maintaining accurate files while demonstrating initiative, attention to detail, and strong communication. The position is on-site with a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Ability to analyze and make decisions.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Adobe PDF and Outlook
• Oral and written communication skills
• Takes initiative and has flexibility
• Open to change.
• Good oral communication
• Detail oriented
• Be a critical thinker
• Ability to use computers and computer systems
• Highly organized

Responsibilities

• Review and prepare all motions for the attorneys including but not limited to Motions for summary judgment, motions to dismiss, etc.
• Prioritize rush motions that have been requested by the clients and need to be completed in a timely manner.
• Reviewing reports daily for errors or issues

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Oral and written communication

Detail oriented

Highly organized

Critical thinking

Education

High school or GED

College education a plus

Tools

Adobe PDF

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 person hired for this position will ultimately gain a substantial knowledge of all court and office procedures, rules and authority and litigation process. This is an excellent opportunity to join a sophisticated litigation practice and work in a dynamic, expanding and team-oriented atmosphere while enjoying the benefits of a growing law firm.

Essential Duties:

• Review and prepare all motions for the attorneys including but not limited to Motions for summary judgment, motions to dismiss, etc.
• Prioritize rush motions that have been requested by the clients and need to be completed in a timely manner.
• Reviewing reports daily for errors or issues

Requirements

Education/Experience:

• High school or GED required; college education is a plus.
• 1-2 years’ experience in an administrative position in a legal, banking or business field.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• The candidate must have the ability to analyze and make decisions. Critical thinking is important.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel, Adobe PDF and Outlook
• Oral and written communication skills
• Takes initiative and has flexibility
• Open to change.
• Good oral communication
• Detail oriented
• Be a critical thinker
• Ability to use computers and computer systems
• Highly organized

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