Document Specialist

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 nations 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 peopleour clients our employees and the partnerships we build. Guided by our philosophyCollect Compliantly. Litigate Ethically. Lead Effectively. Exceed Expectations. Expect Excellencewe uphold integrity respect and fairness in every interaction.

Job Summary:

The Document Specialist processes legal documentation and prepares pleadings for filing and mailing. Performs various legal and clerical duties in support of the Attorneys and Legal Department functions. The person hired for this position will ultimately gain a substantial knowledge of all court and office procedures rules and authority and litigation process subject to general supervision. The Document Specialist also assists with data entry scanning and mailing documents.

This is a full-time in-person position located at the Vernon Hills office.

Essential Duties:

• Prepares prints and organizes legal documents for filing and service.
• Communicate with process servers to ensure prompt processing of documents.
• Prepares outbound and inter-office mail including UPS FedEx certified mail.
• Scans reformats and renames electronic files.
• Enters data accurately into a database.
• Prepare pleadings for uploading
• Upload cases for electronic filing maintaining accuracy of work through daily reports and follow up
• Print accepted filings and send for service
• Be well versed on all processes and procedures such as E-filing timelines and coding

Job Requirements:

Education/Experience:

• High school or GED required; college or paralegal education is a plus.
• Prior legal assistant experience is a plus.
• Prior data entry experience is a plus.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook software and comfortable using office equipment such as copiers printers and scanners.
• Able to accurately type at least 40 words per minute.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with multiple priorities.
• Above average verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail organization and ability to prioritize multiple projects.

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