Legal Assistant, Pleadings

Job overview

The Legal Assistant, Pleadings role is onsite in Merrillville, IN, with pay of $20–$21 per hour. Blitt and Gaines, P.C. is a debt collection law firm providing legal services to financial institutions; this role is part of its Court Operations Department. The assistant supports attorneys and legal department functions by processing pleadings and court communications, applying court procedures, and maintaining court calendars and workflow records. Accurate handling of documents and deadlines helps legal teams manage files and litigation processes.

What you'll do

• Enter pleadings, court documents, and future court dates in the firm’s collection database
• analyze documents and apply court procedures
• review incoming communications and log key information and workflow milestones
• apply state- and county-specific procedures
• work with legal teams to escalate priority items and confirm file handling.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

legal assistant

pleadings

court operations

legal documents

court calendars

litigation support

merrillville in

blitt and gaines pc

$20–$21/hr

full-time

high school diploma

legal services

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid time off, paid holidays, health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• short-term disability
• 401(k)
• profit sharing
• professional growth and advancement opportunities.

Why this role

High school diploma or equivalent is required; college and prior legal experience are a plus.

About the employer

34259 - Blitt and Gaines PC is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.