Legal Assistant - Pleadings

Blitt and Gaines PC•Vernon Hills, IL

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About The Position

The Legal Assistant - Pleadings supports attorneys and Legal Department functions by performing legal and clerical duties. The role helps streamline firm and attorney correspondence and develops knowledge of court and office procedures, rules, authority, and litigation processes. Responsibilities include overseeing incoming communications, analyzing court documents, and helping maintain court calendars. Success requires an analytical mindset, confidence, self-motivation, and willingness to learn. The position 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-motivation.
Ability to manage files independently while working collaboratively within a team.
General computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, and comfort adopting new systems.
Strong organizational skills and 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 about firm accounts and identify and log key information and milestones in the legal workflow.
Ensure state- and county-specific procedures are properly applied to pleadings.
Work with legal teams to escalate priority items and confirm proper file handling as needed.