Entry Level Associate Attorney

Job Title

Entry Level Associate Attorney

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 represent most of the nation’s largest financial institutions as clients.

The Associate Attorney position will gain a great deal of courtroom experience by regularly appearing for BG in court. The role also involves the review of new claims and pleadings and 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. This position has no billable hour requirements.

• 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 contested motions before the court and 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 the client is named.

• Juris Doctorate and admission to the Illinois Bar. (Additional licenses in BG states are valuable)

• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Collection Master or equivalent case‑file management system experience preferred.

Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing; to work well with a diverse group of staff, judges, opposing counsel, and circuit court clerks; and to use tact, discretion, and courtesy when dealing with court officials, opposing counsel, step‑up attorneys, and in‑house attorneys.

Ability to work independently and make responsible decisions. Must keep accurate records, maintain timelines, meet deadlines, and be detail‑oriented.

Entry level

Full‑time

Legal

Law Practice