Associate Attorney

Blitt-and-Gaines,-P.c.; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

PTO and Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Short-Term Disability

401(k) retirement plan

Profit sharing

Professional growth and advancement

Job summary

Blitt and Gaines, P.C. is a leading debt collection law firm with over 30 years of experience representing major financial institutions.

The Associate Attorney role in Little Rock provides extensive courtroom experience with regular appearances, reviewing new claims and pleadings, and supporting all phases of the litigation process. You will develop knowledge of court procedures, internal controls, and firm and client policies, with no billable hour requirements, while managing a personal work

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate required and Arkansas bar admission.
• Additional licenses in states where firm operates are valuable.

Responsibilities

• Appear in court on behalf of the firm when and where needed.
• Review new claims for compliance with firm and client standards.
• Review and approve pleadings filed with the courts, including complaints and motions.
• Draft motions and responses for contested matters as needed.
• Argue contested motions and conduct trials and arbitrations.
• Manage telephonic and written communication with opposing counsel.
• Prepare and respond to discovery or oversee counterclaims involving the firm or its clients.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Collection Master

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctorate

Arkansas bar admission

Additional state licenses

Tools

Collection Master

Case management systems

Job description

Description

About 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 Associate Attorney position will gain extensive courtroom experience through regular appearances on behalf of the firm. This role is responsible for reviewing new claims and pleadings, managing a personal work list, and supporting all aspects of the litigation process. Associates will develop comprehensive knowledge of court procedures, internal controls, and firm and client policies. This position has no billable hour requirements.

Essential Duties:

• Appear in court on behalf of the firm when and where needed.
• Review new claims for compliance with firm and client standards.
• Review and approve pleadings filed with the courts, including complaints and motions.
• Draft motions and responses for contested matters as needed.
• Argue contested motions and conduct trials and arbitrations.
• Manage?telephonic and written communication with opposing counsel.
• Prepare and respond to discovery?or oversee counterclaims involving the firm or its clients.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• Juris Doctorate and admission to the Arkansas bar is required.
• Additional licenses in states where the firm operates are valuable: Arizona, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Tennessee, or Wisconsin

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Experience with Collection Master or equivalent case management systems preferred but not required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of staff, judges, opposing counsel, and court clerks.
• Demonstrated tact, discretion, and courtesy in professional interactions.
• Ability to work independently, make sound decisions, manage timelines, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate records with strong attention to detail.

What We Offer:

We offer a competitive benefits package, including:

• Competitive base pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Profit sharing
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities