Associate Attorney

Blitt and Gaines PC; Wichita (KS); In loco; USD 75.000 - 125.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive base pay

PTO & holidays

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life

Short-term disability

401(k) plan

Profit sharing

Growth opportunities

Descrizione del lavoro

Blitt and Gaines, P.C., a leading debt collection law firm with 30+ years of experience, seeks an Associate Attorney to gain extensive courtroom experience. You will regularly appear in court and help review new claims, pleadings, and the litigation queue.

The role involves reviewing cases, managing a contested queue, and supporting all litigation processes, with no billable hour requirement.

Competenze

• Juris Doctorate and Kansas Bar admission required.
• Licenses in other states where the firm operates are valuable.
• Experience with collections law and court procedures is beneficial.

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

Outlook

Word

Excel

Collection Master

Verbal communication

Written communication

Discretion

Time management

Formazione

Juris Doctorate; Kansas Bar

Strumenti

Collection Master

Descrizione del lavoro

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 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.

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.

Education and Experience:

• Juris Doctorate and admission to the Kansas 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

$75,000 - $125,000