Legal Operations Lead: Court Inbox & Document Workflow

Blitt-and-Gaines,-P.c.; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Blitt and Gaines, P.C. in Vernon Hills, IL seeks a Legal Operations Manager to oversee daily court inbox operations, pleadings processing, and workflow management. You will triage emails from state courts, assign tasks, and ensure timely handling within SLA.

You will supervise staff, monitor inbox volumes, generate reports, and collaborate across departments to optimize processes. Strong organizational, analytical, and leadership skills are essential to maintain accuracy and mitigate risks.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years supervisory or management experience in a legal/operations setting.
• Experience with high-volume inboxes or workflow queues.
• Familiarity with court pleadings, notices, orders, and legal documents.
• Proficiency in Excel and reporting tools.
• Ability to manage time-sensitive tasks with accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee court inbox triage, assignment, escalation, and timely handling.
• Manage processing and loading of pleadings and court documents within 24–48 hours.
• Lead staff, balance workloads, coach, and monitor performance.
• Produce and review daily reports; identify risks and workflow gaps.
• Collaborate across departments to resolve operational issues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Workflow management

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Document management systems

Court management software

Job description

Blitt and Gaines, P.C. in Vernon Hills, IL seeks a Legal Operations Manager to oversee daily court inbox operations, pleadings processing, and workflow management. You will triage emails from state courts, assign tasks, and ensure timely handling within SLA.

You will supervise staff, monitor inbox volumes, generate reports, and collaborate across departments to optimize processes. Strong organizational, analytical, and leadership skills are essential to maintain accuracy and mitigate risks.