Entry Level Associate Attorney

Blitt and Gaines PC; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Blitt and Gaines, P.C. seeks an Entry Level Associate Attorney to gain courtroom experience by regularly appearing for BG in court and handling a range of litigation tasks. This role involves reviewing new claims, managing a contested queue, and learning firm procedures without billable hour requirements.

The ideal candidate possesses a Juris Doctorate and Illinois Bar admission. Familiarity with Collection Master or similar tools, and strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate and admittance to Illinois Bar (additional licenses in BG states are valuable).
• Strong communication and organization skills are expected to manage litigation tasks.

Responsibilities

• Appear in court a minimum of 3 days per week.
• Review new claims for compliance and sign pleadings for filing.
• Draft motions and responses to contested matters as needed.
• Argue motions and conduct trials/arbitrations.
• Manage telephonic and written contact with opposing counsel.
• Prepare and respond to discovery or oversee counterclaims.

Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Juris Doctorate / Illinois Bar

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Collection Master

Job description

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 for over 30 years. Our Firm has 47 attorneys and 250 support staff throughout 9 offices in the following states: Arizona, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Tennessee, Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, and Wisconsin. We are proud to represent most of the nation’s 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.

Essential Duties:

• 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

Education and Experience:

• · Juris Doctorate and admittance to Illinois 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 timelines, meet deadlines, keep accurate records and be detail-oriented.

Salary Description

75,000-85,000