Litigation Associate Attorney

2-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Overview: A law firm in Indianapolis, IN, is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney with a strong knowledge of Indiana trial court rules and procedures. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience and be licensed to practice law in Indiana.

Duties:

• Represent clients in court appearances throughout Central Indiana.
• Handle general civil litigation tasks such as drafting pleadings, briefs, and responses to written discovery.
• Conduct depositions and provide regular litigation status updates to clients.
• Advise clients on all aspects of litigation procedure, including settlement negotiations.
• Work with multiple clients and handle any other duties as necessary.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience as a licensed attorney in Indiana.
• Experience in general civil litigation and court appearances.
• Ability to independently handle court appearances, trials, depositions, and drafting of litigation pleadings.
• Knowledge of Indiana trial court rules and procedures.
• Mediation and arbitration experience preferred.
• Knowledge of the Indiana Homeowners Association Act and/or the Indiana Condominium Act is preferred.
• Knowledge and/or experience with Landlord Tenant law preferred.

Education & Certifications:

• Juris Doctor (.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Must be licensed to practice law in Indiana.

Skills:

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (both written and verbal).
• Comfortable working independently while being a team player.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to manage a heavy and varied workload.
• Awareness of changes to Indiana Statutes/Case Law.
• Ability to learn new skills effectively and efficiently.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• High level of initiative and self-motivation.
• Commitment to providing high-quality client service.

Benefits Offered:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• Basic life/AD & D coverage.
• Voluntary life insurance, critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage.
• Retirement plan eligibility for qualified employees.

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