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Jacksonville, FL · On-site

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Kubicki Draper

Associate Attorney

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

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AspectFull Time Entry Level Associate AttorneyParalegal
Required CredentialsJuris Doctor (JD), Bar AdmissionAssociate's Degree or Paralegal Certificate
Work EnvironmentLaw firms, corporate legal departments, government agenciesLaw firms, legal departments, courts
Employer & Industry UsageLegal industry, entry-level legal rolesLegal support roles, assisting attorneys
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Entry Level Associate Attorney

Blitt and Gaines

Naperville, IL • On-site

$75K - $85K/yr

Full-time

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

Job Title: Entry Level 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 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 will gain substantial knowledge of all court procedures, the litigation process, internal controls and client and firm policies and procedures. This position has no billable hour requirements.
Essential Duties:
  • Appear in court for the firm a minimum of 3 days per week.
  • Review new claims placed 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.
  • Occasionally drafting of various motions and responses to contested matters
  • Argue motions that are contested before the court as well as conduct trials and arbitrations.
  • Will manage both telephonic and written contact with opposing counsel.
  • Prepare and respond to discovery or oversee counterclaims in which BG or client are named

Education and Experience:
• Juris Doctorate and admittance to Illinois Bar. (Additional licenses in BG states is valuable)
Computer Skills:
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Collection Master or equivalent case file management system experience preferred
Interpersonal Skills:
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 attorneys.
Accountability:
Ability to work independently and make responsible decisions. Must be able to maintain timelines, meet deadlines, keep accurate records and be detail-oriented.
Salary Description
75,000-85,000

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