Pleadings Legal Assistant - Detail-Driven Court Support

Blitt-and-Gaines,-P.c.; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

PTO and Paid Holidays

Health, dental, vision, and life

Short-Term Disability

401(k)

Profit sharing

Career growth opportunity

Job summary

Blitt and Gaines, P.C. is seeking a Legal Assistant - Pleadings in Merrillville, IN to support Attorneys and the Legal Department. You will manage court documents, calendars, and communications, ensuring accuracy and timely action in a fast-paced firm environment.

The role requires initiative, a desire to learn court procedures and filing processes, and a solid foundation in MS Office. A high school diploma is required; prior legal experience is a plus, with competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience in a professional work environment, prior legal experience is a plus.
• Strong work ethic, problem-solving mindset, and highly motivated to learn.

Responsibilities

• Data entry of pleadings, court documents, and future court dates in the Firm’s collection database.
• Document analysis and application of court procedure ensure accurate data entry of legal pleadings.
• Review incoming communications regarding Firm accounts, identifying and logging key information and milestones in the legal workflow.
• Ensures state and county specific procedure is properly applied to all pleadings.
• Work closely with legal teams to escalation priority items and confirm proper file handling as needed.

Skills

Self motivated

Independent file management

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Blitt and Gaines, P.C. is seeking a Legal Assistant - Pleadings in Merrillville, IN to support Attorneys and the Legal Department. You will manage court documents, calendars, and communications, ensuring accuracy and timely action in a fast-paced firm environment.

The role requires initiative, a desire to learn court procedures and filing processes, and a solid foundation in MS Office. A high school diploma is required; prior legal experience is a plus, with competitive benefits offered.