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Blitt & Gaines Law Offices

Associate Attorney

Blitt & Gaines Law Offices, Vernon Hills, Illinois, United States, 60061

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Associate Attorney role at Blitt & Gaines Law Offices. Job Title

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 across 9 offices in Arizona, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Tennessee, Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, and Wisconsin. We represent many of the nation’s largest financial institutions as clients. Description

Job Summary: The Associate Attorney position will gain substantial courtroom experience by regularly appearing for BG in court. This role involves review of new claims and pleadings, managing a contested litigation queue, and gaining knowledge of court procedures, the litigation process, internal controls, and client and firm policies. 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 and sign off on pleadings printed for filing with the courts (e.g., complaints and motions). Occasionally draft various motions and responses to contested matters. Argue motions and conduct trials and arbitrations when contested. Manage telephonic and written contact with opposing counsel. Prepare and respond to discovery or oversee counterclaims in which BG or the client are named. Education And Experience

Juris Doctorate and admittance to Illinois Bar. Additional licenses in BG states are 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. Use tact, discretion and courtesy when dealing with court officials, opposing counsel, step up attorneys, and in-house attorneys. Accountability

Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, maintain timelines, keep accurate records, and be detail-oriented. Seniority level

Entry level Employment type

Full-time Job function

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