Contact Us Associate Attorney

Blitt & Gaines, P.C; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Blitt and Gaines, P.C. is seeking a Contact Us Associate Attorney to work directly with opposing counsel, consumers, and authorized parties on settlements. The role involves accessing and acting on emails and calls, and documenting activities in the firm’s systems.

Requirements include a Juris Doctorate and Illinois Bar admission. Strong discretion, knowledge of collection laws, and excellent written and verbal communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate with Illinois Bar admission is required or equivalent.
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment.
• Expert knowledge of applicable Federal and State collection laws.
• Typing speed of 40 words per minute or faster.
• Strong written and oral communication skills; excellent grammar.
• Analytical problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Understanding of company and client policies; proper documentation.
• Courtroom experience is a plus.
• Collections law experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Interact with opposing counsel, consumers and other parties regarding settlements.
• Access and respond to settlements via e-mails and POA mailbox.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the firm’s record systems (CLS).
• Provide sent/received emails to designated staff as required.
• Handle telephonic and written contact with opposing counsel and consumers.
• Gain knowledge of litigation processes and firm policies.

Skills

Discretion and independent judgment

Federal and state collection laws

Typing 40 WPM

Written and oral communication

Spelling and grammar

Analytical problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Policy and procedure understanding

Courtroom experience (plus)

Collections law experience (plus)

Education

Juris Doctorate and Illinois Bar admission

Tools

CLS system knowledge

Job description

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 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

Requirements

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 properly
• Court room experience is a plus
• Collections Law experience is a plus