Pleadings Legal Assistant — Litigation Support & Growth

Blittandgaines; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; 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 and advancement

Job summary

Blitt and Gaines, P.C. is a leading debt collection law firm with over 30 years of experience, offering competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. The Legal Assistant - Pleadings role supports Attorneys and the Legal Department by handling pleadings, court documents, and calendar management.

The position requires a detail-oriented, self-motivated individual with strong organizational and communication skills, capable of working in a fast-paced environment and learning court procedures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college a plus.
• Experience in a professional work environment; prior legal experience a plus.
• Strong work ethic, problem-solving mindset, and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Data entry of pleadings, court documents, and upcoming 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 workflow.
• Ensure state and county specific procedures are properly applied to pleadings.
• Collaborate with legal teams to escalate priority items and confirm proper file handling.

Skills

Self-motivated

Independent file management

MS Office proficiency

Strong communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree a plus

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Blitt and Gaines, P.C. is a leading debt collection law firm with over 30 years of experience, offering competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits. The Legal Assistant - Pleadings role supports Attorneys and the Legal Department by handling pleadings, court documents, and calendar management.

The position requires a detail-oriented, self-motivated individual with strong organizational and communication skills, capable of working in a fast-paced environment and learning court procedures.