What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney position at Blitt and Gaines, P.C.?
About Blitt and Gaines, P.C.
BG is a debt collection law firm that has been in business over 30 years. We have 300 employees, which includes 47 attorneys, and 9 offices in the following states: Arizona, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, and Wisconsin. We are proud to represent some of the nations’ largest financial institutions as clients.
Job Summary:
The Associate Attorney position will gain a great deal of courtroom experience by regularly appearing for BG in court. Further, this position is responsible for the review of new claims and pleadings in addition to managing a contested litigation queue. Each associate will gain substantial knowledge of all court procedures, the litigation process, internal controls and client and firm policies and procedures.
Essential Duties:
- Appear in court for the firm a minimum of 3 days per week.
- Review new claims placed with the firm to ensure compliance.
- Review of and signing off on all pleadings printed for filing with the Courts such as Complaints and Motions.
- Will Handle drafting of various motions and responses to contested matters
- Argue motions that are contested before the court as well as conduct trials and arbitrations.
- Will Manage both telephonic and written contact with opposing counsel.
- Prepare and respond to discovery, handle depositions, and or oversee counterclaims in which BG or client are named
Education and Experience:
Juris Doctorate and admittance to Indiana Bar. (Additional licenses in BG states is valuable)
- Computer Skills:*
The most successful associates have strong computer skills allowing them to work efficiently in programs like Word and Excel.
Interpersonal Skills:
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing. Ability to work well with a diverse group of staff, judges, opposing counsel, and circuit court clerks. Ability to use tact, discretion and courtesy when dealing with court officials, opposing counsel, step up attorneys and in-house attorneys.
Accountability:
Ability to work independently and make responsible decisions. Must be able to maintain time lines, meet deadlines, keep accurate records and be detail oriented
Job Type: Full-time
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
