Courtroom-Driven Associate Attorney (No Billables)

Blitt and Gaines, P.C.; Topeka (IL); Vor Ort; USD 75.000 - 125.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive pay

PTO and holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

401(k) retirement plan

Profit sharing

Professional growth

Zusammenfassung

Blitt and Gaines, P.C. in Illinois seeks an Associate Attorney to gain extensive courtroom experience with regular appearances, reviewing new claims, managing a litigation queue, and supporting all litigation processes. This role has no billable hour requirements.

The position requires a Juris Doctorate and Kansas bar admission; licenses in other states are valuable. Strong communication, detail orientation, and proficiency with MS Office and case management systems are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Juris Doctorate and admission to the Kansas bar required.
• Licenses in additional states (Arizona, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri, Tennessee, Wisconsin) valuable.
• 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.
• Ability to work independently, make sound decisions, manage timelines, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate records with strong attention to detail.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Court appearances

Legal writing

Discovery

Ausbildung

Juris Doctorate

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Blitt and Gaines, P.C. in Illinois seeks an Associate Attorney to gain extensive courtroom experience with regular appearances, reviewing new claims, managing a litigation queue, and supporting all litigation processes. This role has no billable hour requirements.

The position requires a Juris Doctorate and Kansas bar admission; licenses in other states are valuable. Strong communication, detail orientation, and proficiency with MS Office and case management systems are essential.