Negotiations & Communications Associate Attorney

Blitt and Gaines PC; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO & holidays

Health insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) plan

Profit sharing

Growth opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

Blitt and Gaines PC is seeking a Negotiations & Communications Associate Attorney to work directly with opposing counsel, consumers, and authorized parties in Missouri. The role involves handling negotiations, maintaining case records, and ensuring compliance with deadlines. JD and bar admission are required; licenses in firm states are valuable.

No billable hour requirements are specified. The candidate will use firm platforms for case tracking and document management, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate and admission to any state bar.
• Bar licenses in states where the firm operates are valuable: AZ, AR, IL, IN, IA, KS, MO, TN, or WI.
• Requires discretion and independent judgment.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated sound judgment, discretion, and initiative when handling legal correspondence and time sensitive assignments.
• Fundamental knowledge of Microsoft Office Products
• Collections Law experience is a plus; No court room experience required

Responsibilities

• Respond to negotiations and pleading as needed
• Management of both telephonic and written contact with opposing counsel and consumer
• Accurately document the firm's system of record
• Maintain case files and ensure compliance with court deadlines and procedural requirements
• Use firm technology platforms for case tracking, document organization, and workflow management, including maintaining accurate litigation records
• Utilize case management and document management software
• Manage the preparation and distribution of legal correspondence to designated attorneys and firm staff

Skills

Discretion

Written & oral communication

Judgment & initiative

Analytical problem-solving

Policy knowledge

Collections law experience

No courtroom experience required

Education

Juris Doctorate

State bar admission

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Blitt and Gaines, P.C.

Blitt and Gains, 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:

Negotiations & Communications Associate Attorney works directly with opposing counsel, consumers and authorized parties. Negotiations & Communications Associate Attorney is accountable for accessing and acting upon e-mails and telephonic communications sent to the firm regarding file negotiations and account resolutions. Each associate will gain substantial knowledge of state litigation process, internal controls and client and firm policies and procedures. This position has no billable hour requirements.

Essential Duties:

• Respond to negotiations and pleading as needed
• Management of both telephonic and written contact with opposing counsel and consumer
• Accurately document the firm's system of record
• Maintain case files and ensure compliance with court deadlines and procedural requirements
• Use firm technology platforms for case tracking, document organization, and workflow management, including maintaining accurate litigation records
• Utilize case management and document management software
• Manage the preparation and distribution of legal correspondence to designated attorneys and firm staff

Requirements

Education/Experience:

• Juris Doctorate and admission to any state bar
• Licenses in states where the firm operates are valuable: Arizona, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Tennessee, or Wisconsin

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Requires the ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrated sound judgment, discretion, and initiative when handling legal correspondence and time sensitive assignments
• Fundamental knowledge of Microsoft Office Products
• Analytical problem-solving skills
• Understand Company and Client policies and procedures to ensure files are documented properly
• Collections Law experience is a plus
• No court room experience required

What We Offer:

Blitt and Gains, P.C. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Competitive base pay
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Profit sharing
• Professional growth and advancement opportunities

Salary Description

$70K - $80K