Legal Assistant - Pleadings

Blitt and Gaines, P.C.; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Profit sharing

Career growth

Job summary

Blitt and Gaines, P.C. is a leading debt collection law firm with over 30 years of experience, offering competitive compensation and a full benefits package.

The Legal Assistant - Pleadings role supports Attorneys and the Legal Department by handling pleadings data entry, document analysis, and court procedure compliance. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, a strong work ethic, and the ability to learn quickly.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required; college is a plus.
• Prior legal experience is a plus.
• Strong work ethic and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Data entry of pleadings, court documents, and future court dates in the Firm’s collection database.
• Document analysis and application of court procedure to ensure accurate data entry.
• Review incoming communications regarding Firm accounts and log key information in the legal workflow.
• Ensure state and county procedures are properly applied to all pleadings.
• Collaborate with legal teams to escalate priority items and ensure proper file handling.

Skills

Data entry

Court procedures

MS Office

Organizational skills

Written communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Office Suite

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:

In this role, the Legal Assistant - Pleadings is responsible for various legal and clerical duties, in support of the Attorneys and Legal Department functions. This person will help streamline Firm and Attorney correspondence and gain a substantial knowledge of all court and office procedures, rules and authority, and litigation processes. They are responsible for overseeing incoming communication, analysis of court documents, and help maintain court calendars. Success in this role requires an analytical mindset, confidence, and a self-starter attitude with a willingness to learn. This role is a part of the Court Operations Department within the Law Firm.

Essential Duties:

• Data entry of pleadings, court documents, and future court dates in the Firm’s collection database
• Document analysis and application of court procedure ensure accurate data entry of legal pleadings
• Review incoming communications regarding Firm accounts, identifying and logging key information and milestones in the legal workflow
• Ensures state and county specific procedure is properly applied to all pleadings
• Work closely with legal teams to escalation priority items and confirm proper file handling as needed

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent is required, college is a plus
• Experience in a professional work environment, prior legal experience is a plus
• Strong work ethic, problem-solving mindset, and highly motivated to learn

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Self motivated
• Ability to independently manage files while working collaboratively within a team environment
• General computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel with comfortability adopting new systems
• Highly organized with the ability to multitask, prioritize, handle a fast-pace environment, and manage workload with great attitude and minimal supervision
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

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