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 throughout 9 offices in the following states: Arizona, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Tennessee, Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, and Wisconsin. We are proud to represent most of the nation’s largest financial institutions as clients.  Job Summary:The Associate Attorney 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 will gain trial experience. This position has no billable hour requirements.Essential Duties:Appear in court for the firm as neededReview new claims placed with the firm to ensure complianceReview of  and signing off on all pleadings printed for filing with the courts such as complaints and motionsOccasionally drafting of various motions and responses to contested mattersArgue motions that are contested before the court as well as conduct trials and arbitrationsWill manage both telephonic and written contact with opposing counselPrepare and respond to discovery or oversee counterclaims in which BG or client are named