Associate Attorney

Blitt and Gaines PC•Little Rock, AR

About The Position

Blitt and Gaines, P.C. is a debt collection law firm with over 30 years of experience representing financial institutions and offices across nine states. The Associate Attorney gains courtroom experience through regular appearances on behalf of the firm and supports all aspects of litigation. The role involves reviewing claims and pleadings, managing a personal work list, and developing knowledge of court procedures, internal controls, and firm and client policies. There are no billable hour requirements.

Requirements

Juris Doctorate.
Admission to the Arkansas bar.
Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of staff, judges, opposing counsel, and court clerks.
Tact, discretion, and courtesy in professional interactions.
Ability to work independently, make sound decisions, manage timelines, meet deadlines, and maintain accurate records with strong attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Additional licenses in states where the firm operates: Arizona, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Tennessee, or Wisconsin.
Experience with Collection Master or an equivalent case management system.

Responsibilities

Appear in court on behalf of the firm when and where needed.
Review new claims for compliance with firm and client standards.
Review and approve pleadings filed with courts, including complaints and motions.
Draft motions and responses for contested matters as needed.
Argue contested motions and conduct trials and arbitrations.
Manage telephonic and written communication with opposing counsel.
Prepare and respond to discovery or oversee counterclaims involving the firm or its clients.
Manage a personal work list and support all aspects of the litigation process.