Legal Document Specialist: Filing, E-Filing & Data Entry

Blitt & Gaines Law Offices; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Blitt and Gaines, P.C. is seeking a Document Specialist for our Vernon Hills, IL office. The role supports Attorneys and the Legal Department with processing legal documents and pleadings, data entry, scanning, and mailing responsibilities.

The position is full-time and in-person, offering exposure to court procedures, e-filing timelines, and office operations across multiple teams. Strong typing and Excel skills are essential to success.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; paralegal education a plus.
• Prior data entry experience is a plus.
• Prior legal assistant experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, print, and organize legal documents for filing and service.
• Communicate with process servers for prompt document processing.
• Handle outbound mail and inter-office mail (UPS, FedEx, certified mail).
• Scan, reformat, and rename electronic files; enter data into a database.
• Prepare pleadings for uploading and upload cases for electronic filing.

Skills

Excel

Outlook

Typing speed 40 wpm

Communication

Organization

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Paralegal/College education a plus

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Blitt and Gaines, P.C. is seeking a Document Specialist for our Vernon Hills, IL office. The role supports Attorneys and the Legal Department with processing legal documents and pleadings, data entry, scanning, and mailing responsibilities.

The position is full-time and in-person, offering exposure to court procedures, e-filing timelines, and office operations across multiple teams. Strong typing and Excel skills are essential to success.