Associate Attorney

Join to apply for the Associate Attorney role at Blitt & Gaines Law Offices 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the Associate Attorney role at Blitt & Gaines Law Offices Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. About Blitt And Gaines, P.C. BG is an industry leading debt collection law firm that has been in business over 30 years. Our Firm has 47 attorneys, and 250 support staff throughout 9 offices in the following states: Arizona, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, and Wisconsin. We are proud to represent most of the nations’ largest financial institutions as clients. Description Job Title: Associate Attorney About Blitt And Gaines, P.C. BG is an industry leading debt collection law firm that has been in business over 30 years. Our Firm has 47 attorneys, and 250 support staff throughout 9 offices in the following states: Arizona, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, and Wisconsin. We are proud to represent most of the nations’ largest financial institutions as clients. Job Summary The Associate Attorney position will gain a great deal of courtroom experience by regularly appearing for BG in court. Further, this position is responsible for the review of new claims and pleadings in addition to managing a contested litigation queue. Each associate will gain substantial knowledge of all court procedures, the litigation process, internal controls and client and firm policies and procedures. 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 of and signing off on all pleadings printed for filing with the courts such as complaints and motions. Occasionally drafting of various motions and responses to contested matters Argue motions that are contested before the court as well as conduct trials and arbitrations. Will manage both telephonic and written contact with opposing counsel. Prepare and respond to discovery or oversee counterclaims in which BG or client are named Education And Experience Juris Doctorate and admittance to Missouri Bar. (Additional licenses in BG states is 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. Ability to use tact, discretion and courtesy when dealing with court officials, opposing counsel, step up attorneys and in-house attorneys. Accountability Ability to work independently and make responsible decisions. Must be able to maintain time lines, meet deadlines, keep accurate records and be detail oriented. Seniority level Seniority level Entry level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Legal Industries Law Practice Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Blitt & Gaines Law Offices by 2x Get notified about new Associate Attorney jobs in St Louis, MO . Greater St. Louis $80,000.00-$95,000.00 1 week ago St Louis, MO $147,100.00-$252,100.00 1 week ago Counsel - Commercial Transactions- Hybrid Clayton, MO $140,000.00-$155,000.00 1 week ago St Louis, MO $63,473.00-$74,271.00 1 month ago Regional General Counsel (In-House, Hybrid) St Louis, MO $220,000.00-$240,000.00 3 days ago St Louis, MO $85,000.00-$90,000.00 3 days ago St Charles, MO $85,000.00-$115,000.00 5 hours ago Clayton, MO $85,000.00-$115,000.00 1 month ago Clayton, MO $120,000.00-$140,000.00 1 week ago St Louis, MO $147,100.00-$252,100.00 1 week ago Attorney - Personal Injury Pre-Litigation Maryville, IL $85,000.00-$115,000.00 1 month ago St Louis, MO $90,000.00-$130,000.00 4 weeks ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr