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:
The Pre-Judgment Legal Assistant plays a critical role in supporting the firm's legal production operations across multiple jurisdictions. This position is responsible for preparing legal documents, maintaining accurate file data, and ensuring compliance with internal and client timelines. The role requires consistent collaboration with attorneys, production team members, third-party vendors, and various internal departments to ensure the timely advancement of files through the legal process.
Essential Duties:
· Prepare and review legal documents with a high degree of accuracy and adherence to established timelines.
· Prioritize and manage daily tasks to maintain a consistent and efficient workflow across multiple states.
· Conduct thorough reviews of file-level data to ensure readiness for legal action.
· Identify, address, and escalate file discrepancies or process concerns as needed.
· Review and monitor control reports to ensure proper routing and timely progression of files.
· Coordinate with third-party vendors to track, validate, and upload required data.
· Provide support to team members and assist with cross-functional tasks essential to department performance.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
· Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with particular emphasis on Excel.
· Exceptional attention to detail and strong analytical and critical-thinking capabilities.
· Effective written and verbal communication skills.
· Demonstrated ability to take initiative and apply a proactive approach to problem-solving.
· Ability to quickly learn, adapt to, and operate within new systems and processes.
· Ability to stay organized while handling multiple project
Requirements
Requirements:
· Comfortable using Excel, Outlook, Zoom, and navigating a computer database
· High School diploma or GED is required; college is a plus
· Prior experience in collections, banking, editing/proofreading, or legal assistant roles is a plus
Compensation & Benefits:
· Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
· Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
· Short-Term Disability coverage
· 401(k) retirement plan
· Profit sharing opportunities
· Professional development and advancement opportunities within the organization
Skills Required
- Comfortable using Excel, Outlook, Zoom, and navigating a computer database
- High School diploma or GED
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with emphasis on Excel
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple assignments
- Exceptional attention to detail and strong analytical and critical-thinking abilities
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to take initiative and apply a proactive approach to problem-solving
- Ability to quickly learn, adapt to, and operate within new systems and processes
- Prior experience in collections, banking, editing/proofreading, or legal assistant roles
- College degree
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.
