Paralegal

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.

Paralegal

The Paralegal primarily focuses on preparing standard legal documents, assisting with discovery responses, and supporting attorneys with administrative and procedural tasks. Legal experience is helpful but not required.

• Prepare and organize legal documents, including discovery pleadings, affidavits, settlement agreements, and legal correspondence.
• Assist with discovery responses, compile exhibits, and support trial or hearing preparation.
• Compile and organize exhibits for trials or hearings.
• Assist attorneys with e‑filing, compiling courtesy copies and maintain accurate records in the firm’s document management system.
• Track deadlines, monitor case progress, and manage discovery schedules.
• Conduct basic legal research and summarize findings to assist attorney in case preparation.
• Provide general administrative and procedural support to attorneys as needed.

• Experience in collections, creditors’ rights, or other legal work is a plus.
• ABA‑approved paralegal certification or associate degree in paralegal studies is a plus.
• Familiarity with statutes, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, and agency rules is helpful but not required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; experience with Word Perfect is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Reliable, responsible, and able to meet deadlines.

• Familiarity with office procedures, records management, and document organization.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills to support attorneys in case preparation.
• Competence in using computer systems and software for document preparation and data management.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain professional relationships.