Legal Assistant - Arizona

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 Summary:

Performs various legal and clerical duties in support of the Arizona Attorneys and the general Legal Department. The position includes both administrative and quasi paralegal responsibilities. The person hired for this position will ultimately gain a substantial knowledge of various court and office procedures, legal rules, and the litigation process. The person will report directly to the state level attorney and will be working closely with the Arizona attorney team, helping to manage their court calendar appointments as well as assisting in the management of the contested litigation portfolio and related Legal Department functions subject to general supervision. 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 smaller state legal practice.

Responsibilities:

• Provide general office support for Arizona litigation attorneys;
• Maintain attorneys court calendars;
• Calculate and calendar court deadlines;
• Format, proofread, and finalize detailed correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents; prepare and finalize basic correspondence and other documents as necessary;
• Establish and maintain paper and electronic filing systems; classify, sort and file correspondence, records and other documents;
• Code correspondence and documents into the system of record;
• File pleadings in state trial courts;
• Communicate with court staff and arbitrators, as necessary, and keep current with changes in court rules and filing procedures;
• Assist with entering activities into the system of record after attorneys return from court;
• Ensure litigation dates are properly calendared and alert attorneys to upcoming court deadlines;
• Perform general research and support activities to assist attorneys.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• High School or GED required
• Must have work experience in an office environment and be comfortable working with computers.

Preferred Job Experience:

• Preferred - some work experience with a law firm or in the court system, or some legal/paralegal training

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• High level or proficiency with Word/WordPerfect and Outlook, experienced with Excel
• Outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and administrative skills
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to multi-task
• Must be self-motivated and able to meet deadlines under pressure
• Must possess a willingness to learn and exhibit flexibility in a fast-paced environment and high volume legal practice
• Must have the ability to work as part of a team, as well as to work independently

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