Associate Attorney

Blitt and Gaines PC; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Blitt and Gaines, P.C. in Naperville, IL seeks an Associate Attorney to gain extensive courtroom experience by regularly appearing for BG in court. You will review new claims and pleadings and manage a contested litigation queue, learning court procedures, the litigation process, and firm policies.

The role requires a Juris Doctorate and Illinois Bar admission; licenses in BG states are valuable. Proficiency in Outlook, Word and Excel is expected, with Collection Master experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate and Illinois Bar admission required.
• Additional licenses in BG states valuable.
• Strong courtroom, written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Appear in court for BG a minimum of 3 days per week.
• Review new claims and pleadings for compliance.
• Review and sign pleadings for filing with courts (complaints, motions).
• Draft motions and responses to contested matters as needed.
• Argue motions, conduct trials and arbitrations.
• Manage telephonic and written contact with opposing counsel.
• Prepare responses to discovery and oversee counterclaims.

Skills

Courtroom experience

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctorate

Illinois Bar admission

Licenses in BG states valuable

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Collection Master

Job 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 for over 30 years. Our Firm has 47 attorneys and 250 support staff throughout 9 offices in the following states: Arizona, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Tennessee, Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, and Wisconsin. We are proud to represent most of the nation’s 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 Illinois 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 timelines, meet deadlines, keep accurate records and be detail-oriented.

$75,000 - $125,000