Paralegal — Discovery & Trial Prep Specialist

Blitt & Gaines, P.C; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO & Holidays

Insurance - health, dental, vision, & 

Life insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Blitt and Gaines, P.C. is seeking a Paralegal to support attorneys with document preparation, discovery responses, and trial- or hearing-related tasks. Experience in collections or creditors’ rights is a plus, with strong organizational and communication skills valued.

Responsibilities include e-filing support, record keeping in the document management system, and tracking case deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in MS Word/Excel/Outlook is desirable.

Qualifications

• Legal experience in collections or creditors’ rights is a plus.
• Familiarity with court procedures and rules is helpful.
• Strong organizational and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• 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, creating courtesy copies, and maintain 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.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Independent worker

Education

ABA-approved paralegal certification

Associate degree in paralegal studies

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

WordPerfect

Job description

Blitt and Gaines, P.C. is seeking a Paralegal to support attorneys with document preparation, discovery responses, and trial- or hearing-related tasks. Experience in collections or creditors’ rights is a plus, with strong organizational and communication skills valued.

Responsibilities include e-filing support, record keeping in the document management system, and tracking case deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in MS Word/Excel/Outlook is desirable.