Pleadings Legal Assistant: Fast-Paced, Growth‑Oriented

Blitt & Gaines Law Offices; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

PTO and paid holidays

Health, dental, vision, and life保险

Short-Term Disability

401(k) retirement plan

Profit sharing

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Blitt & Gaines Law Offices is seeking a Legal Assistant - Pleadings to support Attorneys and the Legal Department. You will manage court documents, calendars, and communications, ensuring accurate data entry and adherence to court procedures.

The role requires organizational excellence, strong communication, and a proactive attitude in a fast-paced legal environment. Eligible candidates will join a collaborative team in our Phoenix office.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college is a plus.
• Experience in a professional environment; prior legal experience is a plus.
• Strong work ethic and motivation 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 to ensure accurate data entry of legal pleadings
• Review incoming communications regarding Firm accounts, logging key information and milestones in the legal workflow
• Ensure state and county specific procedures are properly applied to all pleadings
• Collaborate with legal teams to escalate priority items and confirm proper file handling as needed

Skills

Self-motivated

File management

MS Office proficiency

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College experience a plus

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Blitt & Gaines Law Offices is seeking a Legal Assistant - Pleadings to support Attorneys and the Legal Department. You will manage court documents, calendars, and communications, ensuring accurate data entry and adherence to court procedures.

The role requires organizational excellence, strong communication, and a proactive attitude in a fast-paced legal environment. Eligible candidates will join a collaborative team in our Phoenix office.