Negotiations & Communications Associate Attorney

Blitt & Gaines Law Offices; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 68,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Blitt and Gaines, P.C. is seeking a Contact Us Associate Attorney who will work directly with opposing counsel, consumers, and authorized parties on settlements. The role involves accessing emails and phone communications, handling settlements, and documenting activities in the firm’s CLS system.

The ideal candidate will possess a Juris Doctorate with Illinois Bar admission, strong discretion, and excellent written and oral communication skills. Experience in collections law is a plus.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate and licensure to practice law (Illinois Bar).
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in handling cases.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; excellent spelling/grammar.

Responsibilities

• Interact with opposing counsel, consumers, and authorized parties regarding settlements.
• Access and respond to settlements and pleadings; manage POA email box and related correspondence.
• Accurately document the firm’s system of record (CLS) and provide emails to designated staff.

Skills

Discretion

Independent judgment

Written communication

Oral communication

Analytical problem-solving

Attention to detail

Education

Juris Doctorate

Illinois Bar admission

Tools

Microsoft Office

CLS documentation system

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.

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 Summary

The Contact Us Associate Attorney works directly with opposing council, consumers and authorized parties. The Contact Us Associate Attorney is accountable for accessing and acting upon e-mails and telephonic communications sent to the firm regarding settlements. Each associate will gain substantial knowledge of the litigation process, internal controls and client and firm policies and procedures.

Essential Duties

• Contact Us Spreadsheet
• Power of Attorney (POA) email box
• Respond to settlements and pleading as needed
• Management of both telephonic and written contact with opposing counsel and consumer.
• Accurately document the firm’s system of record (CLS)
• Provide sent and received emails to designated firm staff as required

Education/Experience

• Juris Doctorate and admittance to Illinois Bar. (Additional licenses in BG states are valuable)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Requires the ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment
• Expert knowledge of all applicable Federal and State collection laws
• Ability to accurately type 40 words per minute
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Above average spelling and grammar
• Demonstrated ability to think independently and use good judgment
• Fundamental knowledge of Microsoft Office Products
• Analytical problem-solving skills
• Understand Company and Client policies and procedures to ensure files are documented properlyCourt room experience is a plus
• Collections Law experience is a plus