Blitt & Gaines Law Offices · 1 month ago
Paralegal
St. Louis,MO,US
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelBlitt and Gaines, P.C. is a leading debt collection law firm with over 30 years of experience. The Paralegal will primarily focus on preparing legal documents, assisting with discovery responses, and providing support to attorneys with administrative tasks.
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Responsibilities
Prepare and organize legal documents, including discovery pleadings, affidavits, settlement agreements, and legal correspondence
Assist with discovery responses, compile exhibits, and support trial or hearing preparation
Compile and organize exhibits for trials or hearings
Assist attorneys with e-filing, compiling courtesy copies and maintain accurate records in the firm’s document management system
Track deadlines, monitor case progress, and manage discovery schedules
Conduct basic legal research and summarize findings to assist attorney in case preparation
Provide general administrative and procedural support to attorneys as needed
Qualification
Required
Prepare and organize legal documents, including discovery pleadings, affidavits, settlement agreements, and legal correspondence
Assist with discovery responses, compile exhibits, and support trial or hearing preparation
Compile and organize exhibits for trials or hearings
Assist attorneys with e-filing, compiling courtesy copies and maintain accurate records in the firm's document management system
Track deadlines, monitor case progress, and manage discovery schedules
Conduct basic legal research and summarize findings to assist attorney in case preparation
Provide general administrative and procedural support to attorneys as needed
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Reliable, responsible, and able to meet deadlines
Familiarity with office procedures, records management, and document organization
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to support attorneys in case preparation
Competence in using computer systems and software for document preparation and data management
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to maintain professional relationships
Willingness to take on challenges and responsibilities
Preferred
Experience in collections, creditors' rights, or other legal work is a plus
ABA-approved paralegal certification or associate degree in paralegal studies is a plus
Familiarity with statues, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, and agency rules is helpful but not required
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; experience with WordPerfect is a plus
Benefits
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
Company
Blitt & Gaines Law Offices
Blitt and Gaines, P.C.
Founded in 1995
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase