Pleadings Legal Assistant: Data Entry & Court Calendars

Blitt and Gaines PC; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

PTO and Paid Holidays

Health, dental, vision, and life ins.

Short-Term Disability

401(k) retirement plan

Profit sharing

Professional growth and advancement

Job summary

Blitt and Gaines, P.C. is seeking a Legal Assistant - Pleadings to support Attorneys and the Legal Department. You will manage court document analysis, data entry, and calendar maintenance, while ensuring adherence to court procedures and firm policies.

The role requires a proactive, analytical mindset and the ability to work independently within a collaborative team. Applicants should have a high school diploma, basic office skills, and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college is a plus.
• Experience in a professional environment; prior legal experience is a plus.
• Self-motivated with strong work ethic and eagerness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Data entry of pleadings and court documents in the Firm’s system.
• Analyze court documents and ensure accurate data entry.
• Review incoming communications regarding Firm accounts and log key milestones.
• Ensure correct state and county procedures are followed for pleadings.
• Collaborate with legal teams to escalate priority items and maintain file handling.

Skills

Data entry

Court procedures

Microsoft Office

Multi-tasking

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Office applications

Job description

Blitt and Gaines, P.C. is seeking a Legal Assistant - Pleadings to support Attorneys and the Legal Department. You will manage court document analysis, data entry, and calendar maintenance, while ensuring adherence to court procedures and firm policies.

The role requires a proactive, analytical mindset and the ability to work independently within a collaborative team. Applicants should have a high school diploma, basic office skills, and a willingness to learn.