Legal Assistant - Docketing at Blitt and Gaines, P.C. – Vernon Hills, Illinois

Job Summary:

As part of the CDM team, performs various legal and clerical duties in support of the Attorneys and Legal Department functions.

Essential Duties:

· Daily reporting to Docketing Manager of number of court dates set, what types of documents are being filed and the court costs forwarded out for each county.

· Maintains the court calendar for assigned counties and accurate entry of future court dates in the collection's database.

· Ensures that the filing fees are current for the assigned counties and are billed correctly

· Represent Legal Department in a professional capacity. Requires effective interaction with the circuit clerks and judge’s clerks, both on the telephone and in writing.

· Prepare daily, weekly and monthly court calendars for in-house counsel and ensure that all court dates are maximized according to specific county rules.

· Completes assigned tasks within the timelines required by client and department standards.

Education and Experience:

· Experience in office environment preferable.

· High School Diploma, College degree or certification in Paralegal Studies.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Detail oriented

· Ability to use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to set up functions, enter data, or process information.

· Highly organized

· Flexible

· Self-Starter

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.