Supervising Attorney - MO

Blitt and Gaines PC; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Blitt and Gaines, P.C. in Missouri seeks a Supervisory Attorney to assist the State Level Attorney with case management, supervise attorneys and paralegals, and handle own litigation including discovery and motions. The role requires leadership in contested matters and frequent court appearances.

Qualified candidates hold a JD and MO Bar license with 5+ years of litigation experience. Travel and courtroom activity are expected as part of daily duties.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate and MO Bar admission required.
• 5+ years of litigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist the State Level Attorney with case management and priorities.
• Supervise Associate Attorneys and Paralegals; review work product.
• Appear in court up to 3 days per week; argue motions and conduct trials.
• Oversee discovery, depositions, and counterclaims; communicate with counsel.

Skills

Litigation experience

Court appearances

Discovery management

Mentoring juniors

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

About Blitt and Gaines, P.C.

Blitt and Gaines, 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:

The Supervisory Attorney is responsible for assisting the State Level Attorney with case management, implementing priorities, assigning work, and supervising Associate Attorneys and Paralegals. In addition to this role’s supervisory duties, the Supervisory Attorney will also be responsible for managing their own litigation including issuing and responding to discovery, motion practice and counterclaim defense.

Essential Duties:

• Assist the State Level Attorney in monitoring contested litigation files to ensure that Associate Attorneys are completing contested matters in a timely manner
• Assist the State Level Attorney with incoming emails from clients and Associate Attorneys
• Assist the State Level Attorney in monitoring Associate Attorneys’ personal diaries and ensuring those diaries are up to date
• Review Associate Attorneys contested work product before it is sent to the client for approval, such as motions and counterclaim responses
• Oversee the discovery process with the Associate Attorneys and Paralegals
• Appear in court for the firm up to 3 days per week
• Argue contested motions before the court as well as conduct trials and arbitrations
• Assist the State Level Attorney with case management of contested matters
• Assist with the training of new Associate Attorneys
• Be available to offer help and advice to Attorneys
• Prepare and respond to discovery, handle depositions, and oversee counterclaims in which BG or client are named
• Review of and signing off on pleadings printed for filing with the Courts such as Complaints and Motions
• Drafting of various motions and responses to contested matters
• Management of both telephonic and written contact with opposing counsel

Requirements

Education/Experience:

• Juris Doctorate and admittance to MO Bar required. (Additional licenses in BG states is preferred)
• 5+ years of litigation experience require

Salary Description

$100K - $150K