Legal Assistant - Motions Coordinator

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Vernon Hills, IL, USA
In-Office
18-25
Junior
Professional Services • Financial Services
The Role
Prepares and reviews litigation motions, including summary judgment and dismissal motions, prioritizes urgent client requests, and reviews daily reports for errors. The role supports attorneys while developing knowledge of court procedures, legal rules, office processes, and litigation workflows. Candidates need strong organization, critical thinking, communication, computer, and decision-making skills, along with experience in administrative work within legal, banking, or business environments.
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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

Skills Required

  • High school diploma or GED
  • College education
  • 1-2 years of administrative experience in a legal, banking, or business field
  • Experience using Microsoft Excel
  • Experience using Adobe PDF
  • Experience using Microsoft Outlook
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Critical thinking and decision-making ability
  • Computer and computer systems proficiency
  • Strong organizational and attention-to-detail skills
  • Initiative, flexibility, and openness to change
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The Company
HQ: Vernon Hills, IL
244 Employees
Year Founded: 1990

What We Do

Blitt and Gaines, P.C. is a full service collections law firm dedicated to providing clients with best-in-class representation while working diligently with customers to promptly and amicably resolve their matters. The firm concentrates its practice in legal collections, creditor bankruptcy representation, consumer and commercial litigation, FDCPA defense, and judgment domestication and enforcement, adhering to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.

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