Entry-Level Paralegal

Description

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 Title:

Entry-Level Paralegal

Job Summary

The Entry-Level Paralegal provides administrative and clerical support to attorneys in a high-volume debt collection practice. This role assists with the preparation and processing of legal documents, case tracking, and maintaining accurate records to ensure cases progress efficiently and in compliance with court and client requirements.

Essential Duties

* Prepare and process legal documents, including pleadings, discovery, and court orders.

* Review and intake filed pleadings and other court documents.

* Track discovery deadlines, hearing dates, and court activity.

* Organizing and preparing documents for hearings and trials.

* Preparing affidavits and legal correspondence as needed.

* Compile and distribute courtesy copies of filings.

* Enter court orders and file documents into the firm's system of record.

* Maintain and organize documents within the electronic filing system.

* Communicate with clients and adhere to client-specific standards and requirements.

* Collaborate with other paralegals and participate in cross-training on procedures for multiple jurisdictions.

Education & Experience

* No prior legal experience is required.

* Experience in collections or creditors' rights is a plus, but not required

* Paralegal certificate or degree is helpful but not required

* Proficiency in Microsoft Word (or Word Perfect), Excel, and Outlook

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

* Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

* Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

* Ability and willingness to learn legal terminology, court procedures, and filing requirements.

* Strong data entry accuracy and comfort working with high-volume documentation.

* Familiarity with administrative and clerical processes, including document management and recordkeeping.

* Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.

* Effective oral and written communication skills.

* Ability to interact professionally with attorneys, court personnel, opposing counsel, and clients.

* Strong teamwork skills and ability to build cooperative working relationships.

* Dependable, thorough, and committed to completing tasks accurately and on time.

* Willingness to learn and apply new processes, systems and legal knowledge.

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