Legal Assistant - Court Preparation in Vernon Hills, Illinois at Blitt and Gaines, P.C.

Performs various legal and clerical duties in support of the Attorneys and Legal Department functions. The person hired for this position will ultimately gain a substantial knowledge of all court and office procedures, rules and authority, litigation process and transacts the general business of the attorney court calendar and Legal Department subject to general supervision. An analytical, confident, self-starter with a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities:

· Review file to recommend next course of action based on department and firm processes.

· Prepare orders and case information/spreadsheets and provide to attorney prior to hearing date

· Knowledge of Scheduling Calendar

· Data entry of future court dates in collection database.

· Upload and Download pleadings using the E-Filing portal.

· Sending out notices as appropriate

· Ensures accuracy and attention to detail with all data entered in the system of record

· Represent Legal Department in a professional capacity.

· Communicate effectively with the circuit clerks and judge’s clerks, both on the telephone and in writing.

Preferred Job Experience(s):

· Must have work experience in an office environment and be comfortable working with a computer.

· Must have technical skills including comfortability using Microsoft Outlook and Excel on a daily basis.

· Must be able to work in a fast paced, team environment and possess a strong work ethic.

· Must be detail oriented and accurate.

· Must be able and willing to work as part of a team in addition to being comfortable as an individual contributor.

Benefits: Blitt and Gaines, P.C. offers PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical Benefits, Competitive Salary and 401k and profit sharing plans! Benefits include - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability.