Entry Level Associate Attorney

About the role

The Associate Attorney position at Blitt And Gaines, P.C. will gain extensive courtroom experience by regularly appearing in court. Responsibilities include reviewing new claims, managing a contested litigation queue, and drafting various motions.

Responsibilities

• Appear in court for the firm a minimum of 3 days per week.
• Review new claims placed with the firm to ensure compliance.
• Review and sign off on all pleadings printed for filing with the courts such as complaints and motions.
• Occasionally 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 or oversee counterclaims in which BG or client are named.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate and admittance to Illinois Bar.
• (Additional licenses in BG states is valuable).
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Collection Master or equivalent case file management system experience preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.