Contact Us, Associate Attorney
About the firm
Blitt and Gaines, P.C. is a leading debt collection law firm with over 30 years of experience representing most of the nation’s largest financial institutions. With nine offices across Arizona, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Tennessee, and Wisconsin, our attorneys and support teams deliver high-quality, compliant, and ethical legal services. At the heart of our firm are people—our clients, our employees, and the partnerships we build. Guided by our philosophy—Collect Compliantly. Litigate Ethically. Lead Effectively. Exceed Expectations. Expect Excellence—we uphold integrity, respect, and fairness in every interaction.
About the role
The Contact Us Associate Attorney works directly with opposing counsel, consumers, and authorized parties. The role is accountable for accessing and acting upon emails 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.
Responsibilities
- Manage the Contact Us Spreadsheet and Power of Attorney (POA) email box
- Respond to settlement offers and pleadings as needed
- Handle both telephonic and written contact with opposing counsel and consumers
- Accurately document interactions in the firm’s system of record (CLS)
- Provide sent and received emails to designated firm staff as required
Requirements
- Juris Doctorate and admittance to the Illinois Bar (additional licenses in BG states are valuable)
Skills
- 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
- Understanding of Company and Client policies and procedures to ensure files are documented properly
- Courtroom experience is a plus
- Collections law experience is a plus