Pleadings Legal Assistant - Litigation Support

Blitt and Gaines PC; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; 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. in Vernon Hills, IL seeks a Legal Assistant - Pleadings to support Attorneys in court procedures, document analysis, and calendar management. The role emphasizes data entry, accurate pleadings, and timely communications, with a focus on responsible file handling.

You will learn court procedures, assist with workflow, and collaborate with legal teams in a fast-paced environment to ensure respectful client service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; college is a plus.
• Experience in a professional environment; prior legal experience is a plus.
• Strong work ethic, problem-solving mindset, and eagerness 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.
• Ensures state and county specific procedure is properly applied to all pleadings.
• Work with legal teams to prioritize items and ensure proper file handling.

Skills

Self motivated

Verbal & written communication

Microsoft Office

Excel

File organization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College is a plus

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Blitt and Gaines, P.C. in Vernon Hills, IL seeks a Legal Assistant - Pleadings to support Attorneys in court procedures, document analysis, and calendar management. The role emphasizes data entry, accurate pleadings, and timely communications, with a focus on responsible file handling.

You will learn court procedures, assist with workflow, and collaborate with legal teams in a fast-paced environment to ensure respectful client service.