Associate Attorney

Blitt & Gaines, P.C; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Short-Term Disability

Profit sharing

Professional growth and advancement opportunities

Job summary

A leading debt collection law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to gain courtroom experience. This role includes reviewing claims, managing litigation queues, and making court appearances three times a week. Candidates must have a Juris Doctorate and admission to the Missouri Bar. Skills in Microsoft Office and effective communication with diverse groups are essential. The firm offers a competitive benefits package, including paid time off and professional growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate and admission to the Missouri Bar required.
• Additional licenses in other states where the firm operates are valuable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage timelines, and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Appear in court on behalf of the firm a minimum of three days per week.
• Review new claims for compliance with firm and client standards.
• Review and approve pleadings filed with the courts.
• Occasionally draft motions and responses for contested matters.
• Argue contested motions and conduct trials and arbitrations.
• Manage telephonic and written communication with opposing counsel.
• Prepare and respond to discovery or oversee counterclaims.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work effectively with a diverse group

Demonstrated tact, discretion, and courtesy

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctorate

Admission to the Missouri Bar

Bar admissions in other states

Tools

Collection Master or equivalent case management systems

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Collection Master

Job description

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 Title: Associate Attorney

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 contested litigation queue, 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.

• Appear in court on behalf of the firm a minimum of three days per week.
• Review new claims for compliance with firm and client standards.
• Review and approve pleadings filed with the courts, including complaints and motions.
• Occasionally 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.

Education and Experience:

• Juris Doctorate and admission to the Missouri Bar required. Additional licenses in other states where the firm operates are valuable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Experience with Collection Master or equivalent case management systems preferred.
• 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
• Short-Term Disability
• Profit sharing
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities