Paralegal

Blitt & Gaines Law Offices; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Blitt & Gaines Law Offices is seeking a Paralegal in Vernon Hills, Illinois, focusing on preparing standard legal documents and assisting attorneys with administrative tasks. Ideal candidates will have strong organizational skills and be able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

The firm offers competitive pay, PTO, comprehensive health insurance, and opportunities for professional growth. Experience in legal work is a plus, but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Experience in collections, creditors’ rights, or other legal work is a plus.
• Familiarity with statutes, court procedures, and precedents is helpful but not required.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize legal documents including affidavits and correspondence.
• Assist with discovery responses and trial preparation.
• Conduct basic legal research and summarize findings.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Basic legal research

Education

ABA-approved paralegal certification or associate degree in paralegal studies

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

WordPerfect

Job description

Overview

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 Paralegal primarily focuses on preparing standard legal documents, assisting with discovery responses, and supporting attorneys with administrative and procedural tasks. Legal experience is helpful but not required.

Essential Duties

• Prepare and organize legal documents, including discovery pleadings, affidavits, settlement agreements, and legal correspondence.
• Assist with discovery responses, compile exhibits, and support trial or hearing preparation.
• Compile and organize exhibits for trials or hearings.
• Assist attorneys with e-filing, compiling courtesy copies and maintain accurate records in the firm’s document management system.
• Track deadlines, monitor case progress, and manage discovery schedules.
• Conduct basic legal research and summarize findings to assist attorney in case preparation.
• Provide general administrative and procedural support to attorneys as needed.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Experience in collections, creditors’ rights, or other legal work is a plus.
• ABA-approved paralegal certification or associate degree in paralegal studies is a plus.
• Familiarity with statutes, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, and agency rules is helpful but not required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; experience with WordPerfect is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Reliable, responsible, and able to meet deadlines.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Familiarity with office procedures, records management, and document organization.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to support attorneys in case preparation.
• Competence in using computer systems and software for document preparation and data management.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain professional relationships.
• Willingness to take on challenges and responsibilities.

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