Legal Assistant- Docketing


Job Details

Job Title: Court Date Management Representative

Job Summary:

As part of the CDM team, performs various legal and clerical duties in support of the Attorneys and Legal Department functions.

Essential Duties:

  • Daily reporting to Docketing Manager of number of court dates set, what types of documents are being filed and the court costs forwarded out for each county.
  • Maintains the court calendar for assigned counties and accurate entry of future court dates in the collection's database.
  • Ensures that the filing fees are current for the assigned counties and are billed correctly
  • Represent Legal Department in a professional capacity. Requires effective interaction with the circuit clerks and judge's clerks, both on the telephone and in writing.
  • Prepare daily, weekly and monthly court calendars for in-house counsel and ensure that all court dates are maximized according to specific county rules.
  • Completes assigned tasks within the timelines required by client and department standards.
Education and Experience:
  • 1-3years' experience in office environment.
  • College degree or certification in paralegal studies preferable.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Detail oriented
  • Ability to use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to set up functions, enter data, or process information.
  • Highly organized
  • Flexible
  • Self-Starter
Benefits:
  • Blitt and Gaines, P.C. offers PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical Benefits, Competitive Salary and 401k and profit sharing plans! Benefits include - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability.





 Blitt and Gaines P.C

 06/11/2024

 Vernon Hills,IL