Contact Us, Associate Attorney

Blitt and Gaines, P.C. • Kansas City, MO

10d • $70,000 - $80,000

About The Position

The Contact Us Associate Attorney works directly with opposing council, consumers and authorized parties. The Contact Us Associate Attorney is accountable for accessing and acting upon e-mails and telephonic communications sent to the firm regarding settlements. Each associate will gain substantial knowledge of the litigation process, internal controls and client and firm policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate and admittance to Illinois Bar
• Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment
• Expert knowledge of all applicable Federal and State collection laws
• Ability to accurately type 40 words per minute
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Above average spelling and grammar
• Demonstrated ability to think independently and use good judgment
• Fundamental knowledge of Microsoft Office Products
• Analytical problem-solving skills
• Understand Company and Client policies and procedures to ensure files are documented properly

Nice To Haves

• Additional licenses in BG states are valuable
• Court room experience is a plus
• Collections Law experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage Contact Us Spreadsheet
• Manage Power of Attorney (POA) email box
• Respond to settlements and pleading as needed
• Manage both telephonic and written contact with opposing counsel and consumer
• Accurately document the firm’s system of record (CLS)
• Provide sent and received emails to designated firm staff as required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level