Legal Assistant - Pleadings

Blitt and Gaines PC•Phoenix, AZ

19d

About The Position

The Legal Assistant - Pleadings provides legal and clerical support to attorneys and the Legal Department as part of the Court Operations Department. The role supports 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, initiative, and willingness to learn.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience in a professional work environment.
Self-motivation.
Ability to manage files independently while collaborating within a team.
General computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, and comfort adopting new systems.
Strong organization, multitasking, prioritization, and workload-management skills; ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strong work ethic, problem-solving mindset, and motivation to learn.

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 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.