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Blitt and Gaines, P.C.

Legal Assistant - Motions Coordinator

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Naperville, IL, USA
18-25
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Naperville, IL, USA
18-25
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Prepare and review legal motions, including summary judgment and dismissal motions, for attorneys. Prioritize rush client requests, review daily reports for errors, and support litigation processes while developing knowledge of court procedures, legal rules, and office operations.
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About Blitt and Gaines, P.C.

Blitt and Gaines, P.C. is a leading debt collection law firm with over 30 years of experience representing most of the nation’s largest financial institutions. With nine offices across Arizona, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Tennessee, and Wisconsin, our attorneys and support teams deliver high-quality, compliant, and ethical legal services.

At the heart of our firm are people—our clients, our employees, and the partnerships we build. Guided by our philosophy—Collect Compliantly. Litigate Ethically. Lead Effectively. Exceed Expectations. Expect Excellence—we uphold integrity, respect, and fairness in every interaction.

Job Summary:

The person hired for this position will ultimately gain a substantial knowledge of all court and office procedures, rules and authority and litigation process. This is an excellent opportunity to join a sophisticated litigation practice and work in a dynamic, expanding and team-oriented atmosphere while enjoying the benefits of a growing law firm.

Essential Duties:

  • Review and prepare all motions for the attorneys including but not limited to Motions for summary judgment, motions to dismiss, etc.
  • Prioritize rush motions that have been requested by the clients and need to be completed in a timely manner.
  • Reviewing reports daily for errors or issues

Requirements


Education/Experience:

  • High school or GED required; college education is a plus.
  • 1-2 years’ experience in an administrative position in a legal, banking or business field.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • The candidate must have the ability to analyze and make decisions. Critical thinking is important.
  • Experience using Microsoft Excel, Adobe PDF and Outlook
  • Oral and written communication skills
  • Takes initiative and has flexibility
  • Open to change.
  • Good oral communication
  • Detail oriented
  • Be a critical thinker
  • Ability to use computers and computer systems
  • Highly organized

What We Offer:

Blitt and Gaines, P.C. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

  • Competitive base pay
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
  • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Profit sharing
  • Professional growth and advancement opportunities
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