Entry Level Associate Attorney

Blitt & Gaines, P.C; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading debt collection law firm is seeking an Entry Level Associate Attorney in Indianapolis, IN. This role offers substantial courtroom experience with no billable hour requirements. Responsibilities include appearing in court, reviewing claims, signing pleadings, and drafting motions. Candidates must have a Juris Doctorate and be admitted to the Indiana Bar, with strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Ideal for entry-level candidates looking to grow within a supportive legal environment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate required and admittance to Indiana Bar is essential.
• Experience with Collection Master or similar case management systems preferred.
• Strong ability to communicate effectively with diverse parties.

Responsibilities

• Appear in court a minimum of 3 days per week.
• Review new claims for compliance with court standards.
• Sign off on pleadings for court filings.
• Draft various motions and responses to contested matters.
• Argue contested motions and conduct trials or arbitrations.
• Manage communications with opposing counsel.
• Oversee discovery and counterclaims involving BG or clients.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication

Ability to work with diverse groups

Education

Juris Doctorate

Admittance to Indiana Bar

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Collection Master or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Entry Level Associate Attorney

About Blitt and Gaines, P.C.

BG is an industry leading debt collection law firm that has been in business over 30 years. Our Firm has 47 attorneys, and 300 support staff throughout 9 offices in the following states: Arizona, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, Tennessee and Wisconsin. We are proud to represent most of the nations’ largest financial institutions as clients.

Job Summary:

The Associate Attorney position will gain a great deal of courtroom experience by regularly appearing for BG in court. Further, this position is responsible for the review of new claims and pleadings in addition to managing a contested litigation queue. Each associate will gain substantial knowledge of all court procedures, the litigation process, internal controls and client and firm policies and procedures. This position has no billable hour requirements.

Responsibilities

• Appear in court for the firm a minimum of 3 days per week.
• Review new claims placed with the firm to ensure compliance.
• Review of and signing off on all pleadings printed for filing with the courts such as complaints and motions.
• Occasionally drafting of various motions and responses to contested matters
• Argue motions that are contested before the court as well as conduct trials and arbitrations.
• Will manage both telephonic and written contact with opposing counsel.
• Prepare and respond to discovery or oversee counterclaims in which BG or client are named

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Juris Doctorate and admittance to Indiana Bar. (Additional licenses in BG states is valuable)

Computer Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Collection Master or equivalent case file management system experience preferred

Interpersonal Skills:

Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing. Ability to work well with a diverse group of staff, judges, opposing counsel, and circuit court clerks. Ability to use tact, discretion and courtesy when dealing with court officials, opposing counsel, step up attorneys and in-house attorneys.

Accountability:

Ability to work independently and make responsible decisions. Must be able to maintain time lines, meet deadlines, keep accurate records and be detail oriented.