Pleadings Legal Assistant - Growth Path & Benefits

Blittandgaines; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Health, dental, vision, and life保险

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 communications, analyze court documents, and maintain court calendars.

The role requires initiative, analytical thinking, and the ability to learn court procedures and firm workflows. As part of the Court Operations Department, you will work with attorneys to track milestones, ensure timely filings, and apply proper procedures across jurisdictions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college is a plus.
• Experience in a professional environment; prior legal exposure is beneficial.
• Strong work ethic, problem-solving mindset, and a desire 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.
• Review incoming communications regarding Firm accounts, logging key information and milestones.
• Ensure state and county procedures are properly applied to pleadings.
• Collaborate with legal teams to escalate priority items and ensure proper file handling.

Skills

Self-motivated

Independent file management

Multitasking under pressure

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College experience a plus

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Blitt and Gaines, P.C. is seeking a Legal Assistant - Pleadings to support Attorneys and the Legal Department. You will manage communications, analyze court documents, and maintain court calendars.

The role requires initiative, analytical thinking, and the ability to learn court procedures and firm workflows. As part of the Court Operations Department, you will work with attorneys to track milestones, ensure timely filings, and apply proper procedures across jurisdictions.