Legal Assistant - Pleadings

Blitt and Gaines PC•Naperville, IL

19d

About The Position

The Legal Assistant - Pleadings performs legal and clerical duties in support of attorneys and the Legal Department. The role helps streamline firm and attorney correspondence and develops knowledge of court and office procedures, rules, authority, and litigation processes. The position oversees incoming communications, analyzes court documents, and helps maintain court calendars. It is part of the Court Operations Department.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience in a professional work environment.
Strong work ethic, problem-solving mindset, and motivation to learn.
Self-motivated.
Ability to manage files independently while working collaboratively in a team environment.
General computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, and comfort adopting new systems.
Highly organized, with the ability to multitask, prioritize, work in a fast-paced environment, and manage workload with minimal supervision.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

College education.
Prior legal experience.

Responsibilities

Enter pleadings, court documents, and future court dates into the firm’s collection database.
Analyze documents and apply court procedures to ensure accurate data entry of legal pleadings.
Review incoming communications regarding firm accounts, identify key information and milestones, and log them in the legal workflow.
Apply state- and county-specific procedures to pleadings.
Work with legal teams to escalate priority items and confirm proper file handling as needed.