Associate Attorney

Blitt & Gaines P.C.South Phoenix, AZ

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

On-site

Benefits

Career Development

Job Description

Description

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 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 with gaining substantial knowledge of all court procedures, the litigation process; internal controls and client and firm policies and procedures.

Essential Duties:

Appear in court for the firm a minimum of 3 days per week
Review of new claims made 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
Drafting of various motions and responses to contested matters
Argue motions that are contested before the court as well as conduct trials and arbitrations
Management of both telephonic and written contact with opposing counsel
Prepare and respond to discovery, handle depositions, and or oversee counterclaims in which BG or client are named

Requirements

Education/Experience:

Juris Doctorate and admittance to Arizona Bar. (Additional licenses in BG states are valuable)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

The most successful associates have strong computer skills, allowing them to work efficiently in programs like Word and Excel
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 attorney
Ability to work independently and make responsible decisions. Must be able to maintain timelines, meet deadlines, keep accurate records and be detail oriented.

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This job at Blitt & Gaines P.C. is located in South Phoenix, AZ, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.

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Blitt & Gaines P.C. lists this role as a Full-time position.

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Blitt & Gaines P.C. is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.

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Blitt & Gaines P.C. offers Career Development for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.

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