Associate Attorney

Blitt and Gaines PC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

PTO and Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life

Short-Term Disability

401(k) retirement plan

Profit sharing

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Blitt and Gaines, P.C. seeks an Associate Attorney in Missouri to gain extensive courtroom experience. You will appear in court, review new claims for compliance, and support all aspects of the litigation process. This role requires a Juris Doctorate and Missouri Bar admission, with no billable hour requirements.

Responsibilities include arguing trials, drafting motions, and managing communications with counsel and clients. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate and Missouri Bar admission are required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and collection-case management tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Appear in court on behalf of the firm as needed, minimum three days per week.
• Review and ensure claims comply with firm and client standards.
• Review, draft, and argue pleadings and motions as required, and manage discovery responses.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Time management

Education

Juris Doctorate

Missouri Bar admission

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Collection Master

Job 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 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.

Essential Duties:

• 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.

Requirements

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
• Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Profit sharing
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities

Salary Description

$75K - $125K