State Managing Attorney - Litigation & Team Leader

Blitt & Gaines Law Offices; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Blitt and Gaines, P.C. seeks a Managing Attorney to oversee the legal and operational performance of the firm’s associate attorneys within designated state(s). The role provides leadership, mentorship, and litigation oversight while ensuring compliance with client requirements, court rules, and firm policies.

Candidates should have strong litigation experience in debt collection or creditors’ rights, plus 5+ years in supervisory roles. Juris Doctorate and active state license are required.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate required.
• Active license in the applicable state required; BG state licenses preferred.
• Minimum of 5+ years of litigation experience required.
• Debt collection or creditors’ rights litigation experience required.
• Prior supervisory or management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee legal and operational performance for associate attorneys in the state(s).
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and litigation oversight with client compliance.
• Manage attorney workload, capacity, and performance metrics.
• Drive operational efficiency and ensure quality of pleadings and strategy.

Skills

Litigation leadership

Debt collection

Supervisory experience

Education

Juris Doctorate

Active license in state

Job description

Blitt and Gaines, P.C. seeks a Managing Attorney to oversee the legal and operational performance of the firm’s associate attorneys within designated state(s). The role provides leadership, mentorship, and litigation oversight while ensuring compliance with client requirements, court rules, and firm policies.

Candidates should have strong litigation experience in debt collection or creditors’ rights, plus 5+ years in supervisory roles. Juris Doctorate and active state license are required.