Associate Attorney
Blitt & Gaines Law Offices, Phoenix, AZ, United States
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 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. The 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.
Essential Duties
Appear in court for the firm a minimum of 3 days per week
Review new claims made with the firm to ensure compliance
Review and sign off on all pleadings printed for filing with the Courts such as Complaints and Motions
Draft various motions and responses to contested matters
Argue motions that are contested before the court as well as conduct trials and arbitrations
Manage both telephonic and written contact with opposing counsel
Prepare and respond to discovery, handle depositions, and oversee counterclaims in which BG or client are named
Requirements
Education/Experience
Juris Doctorate and admission to the Arizona Bar. (Additional licenses in BG states are valuable)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong computer skills, allowing efficient work in programs like Word and Excel
Effective communication skills, 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
Ability to work independently and make responsible decisions; must maintain timelines, meet deadlines, keep accurate records, and be detail‑oriented
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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 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. The 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.
Essential Duties
Appear in court for the firm a minimum of 3 days per week
Review new claims made with the firm to ensure compliance
Review and sign off on all pleadings printed for filing with the Courts such as Complaints and Motions
Draft various motions and responses to contested matters
Argue motions that are contested before the court as well as conduct trials and arbitrations
Manage both telephonic and written contact with opposing counsel
Prepare and respond to discovery, handle depositions, and oversee counterclaims in which BG or client are named
Requirements
Education/Experience
Juris Doctorate and admission to the Arizona Bar. (Additional licenses in BG states are valuable)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong computer skills, allowing efficient work in programs like Word and Excel
Effective communication skills, 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
Ability to work independently and make responsible decisions; must maintain timelines, meet deadlines, keep accurate records, and be detail‑oriented
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