Litigation Associate Attorney — Courtroom Practice (Debt Collection)

Blitt and Gaines PC; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Holidays

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

401(k) Plan

Profit Sharing

Career Growth

Job summary

Blitt and Gaines, P.C. in Kansas is seeking an Associate Attorney to gain extensive courtroom experience with regular appearances on behalf of the firm. The role includes reviewing new claims and pleadings, managing a contested litigation queue, and supporting all aspects of the litigation process.

Associates will learn court procedures, internal controls, and firm and client policies. This position has no billable hour requirements.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate required and Kansas bar admittance.
• Additional licenses in other states where the firm operates are valuable.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Courtroom advocacy

Legal drafting

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctorate

Kansas Bar Admission

Tools

Outlook

Word

Excel

Collection Master

Job description

Blitt and Gaines, P.C. in Kansas is seeking an Associate Attorney to gain extensive courtroom experience with regular appearances on behalf of the firm. The role includes reviewing new claims and pleadings, managing a contested litigation queue, and supporting all aspects of the litigation process.

Associates will learn court procedures, internal controls, and firm and client policies. This position has no billable hour requirements.