Associate Attorney

Blitt & Gaines, P.C; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A debt collection law firm based in Indiana seeks an Associate Attorney to gain substantial courtroom experience. The role involves appearing in court, reviewing claims, drafting motions, and managing litigation queues. Ideal candidates must hold a Juris Doctorate and be admitted to the Indiana Bar. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and effective communication are essential. This position offers a comprehensive experience in court procedures and litigation without billable hour requirements.

Qualifications

• Admittance to Indiana Bar is required.
• Additional licenses in BG states are valuable.
• Must effectively communicate with a diverse range of individuals.

Responsibilities

• Appear in court for the firm a minimum of 3 days per week.
• Review new claims for compliance.
• Review and sign off on all pleadings for filing.
• Draft various motions and responses.
• Argue contested motions and conduct trials.
• Manage contact with opposing counsel.
• Prepare and respond to discovery requests.

Skills

Effective verbal communication

Effective written communication

Ability to work well with diverse groups

Tact and discretion

Education

Juris Doctorate

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Collection Master

Job description

Description

Job Title: Associate Attorney

About Blitt and Gaines, P.C.

BG is an industry leading debt collection law firm that has been in business over 30 years. Our Firm has 47 attorneys, and 300 support staff throughout 9 offices in the following states: Arizona, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, Tennessee and Wisconsin. We are proud to represent most 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. This position has no billable hour requirements.

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.
• Occasionally 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 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

· Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel

· Collection Master or equivalent case file management system experience preferred

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.