Legal Assistant - Pleadings

Blitt and Gaines, P.C.•Vernon Hills, 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 involves learning court and office procedures, rules, authority, and litigation processes. The Legal Assistant oversees incoming communications, analyzes court documents, and helps maintain court calendars. This position is part of the Court Operations Department within the law firm.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience in a professional work environment.
Strong work ethic, a problem-solving mindset, and motivation to learn.
Self-motivated.
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 and 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, identify key information and milestones, and log them 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.