Legal Assistant - Pleadings

Blitt and Gaines, P.C.•Naperville, IL

19d•$20 - $21

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, legal authority, and litigation processes. Responsibilities include overseeing incoming communications, analyzing court documents, and helping maintain court calendars. The position is part of the Court Operations Department and calls for an analytical mindset, confidence, self-direction, and willingness to learn.

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 within a team.
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 a positive attitude and 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 and identify and log key information and milestones 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.