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Legal Assistant - Docketing at Blitt and Gaines P C

Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 May, 26

Salary

23.0

Posted On

13 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Docketing, Calendar Maintenance, Data Entry, Filing, Billing, Court Interaction, Organization, Detail Orientation, Computer Proficiency, Time Management

Industry

Law Practice

Description

Description 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.

Responsibilities

This role involves performing various legal and clerical duties to support attorneys, primarily focusing on daily docketing management, including reporting court dates and document filings. Essential duties include maintaining accurate court calendars for assigned counties and ensuring correct entry of future court dates in the collections database.