Negotiations & Communications Associate Attorney

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Vernon Hills, IL, USA
In-Office
70K-80K
Entry level
Professional Services • Financial Services
The Role
Negotiates and communicates with opposing counsel, consumers, and authorized parties regarding account resolutions. Maintains case files, litigation records, correspondence, and compliance with court deadlines and procedures. Uses case and document management systems to track matters and organize documents. Requires sound judgment, strong written and oral communication, discretion, and independent handling of time-sensitive assignments. A Juris Doctorate and Illinois bar admission are required; collections law experience and additional state licenses are advantageous.
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About Blitt and Gaines, P.C.

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.

Job Summary:

Negotiations & Communications Associate Attorney works directly with opposing counsel, consumers and authorized parties. Negotiations & Communications Associate Attorney is accountable for accessing and acting upon e-mails and telephonic communications sent to the firm regarding file negotiations and account resolutions. Each associate will gain substantial knowledge of state litigation process, internal controls and client and firm policies and procedures. This position has no billable hour requirements.

Essential Duties:

  • Respond to negotiations and pleading as needed
  • Management of both telephonic and written contact with opposing counsel and consumer
  • Accurately document the firm’s system of record
  • Maintain case files and ensure compliance with court deadlines and procedural requirements
  • Use firm technology platforms for case tracking, document organization, and workflow management, including maintaining accurate litigation records
  • Utilize case management and document management software
  • Manage the preparation and distribution of legal correspondence to designated attorneys and firm staff

Requirements


Education/Experience:

  • Juris Doctorate and admission to Illinois state bar required 
  • Licenses in states where the firm operates are valuable: Arizona, Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Tennessee, or Wisconsin

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • Requires the ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Demonstrated sound judgment, discretion, and initiative when handling legal correspondence and time sensitive assignments
  • Fundamental knowledge of Microsoft Office Products
  • Analytical problem-solving skills
  • Understand Company and Client policies and procedures to ensure files are documented properly
  • Collections Law experience is a plus
  • No court room experience required

What We Offer: 

Blitt and Gaines, P.C. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including: 

  • Competitive base pay
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
  • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Short-Term Disability
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Profit sharing
  • Professional growth and advancement opportunities 

Skills Required

  • Juris Doctorate
  • Admission to the Illinois state bar
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment
  • Sound judgment, discretion, and initiative with legal correspondence and time-sensitive assignments
  • Fundamental knowledge of Microsoft Office products
  • Analytical problem-solving skills
  • Ability to follow company and client policies and procedures and document files properly
  • Additional bar licenses in Arizona, Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Tennessee, or Wisconsin
  • Collections law experience
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The Company
HQ: Vernon Hills, IL
244 Employees
Year Founded: 1990

What We Do

Blitt and Gaines, P.C. is a full service collections law firm dedicated to providing clients with best-in-class representation while working diligently with customers to promptly and amicably resolve their matters. The firm concentrates its practice in legal collections, creditor bankruptcy representation, consumer and commercial litigation, FDCPA defense, and judgment domestication and enforcement, adhering to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.

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