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Vernon Hills, ILDescriptionAbout 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 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 uploadingUpload cases for electronic filing maintaining accuracy of work through daily reports and follow upPrint accepted filings and send for serviceBe well versed on all processes and procedures, such as E-filing timelines and codingRequirementsJob 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 payPaid Time Off (PTO) and Paid HolidaysComprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insuranceShort-Term Disability401(k) retirement planProfit sharingProfessional growth and advancement opportunitiesSalary Description$18 - $22

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