Associate Litigation Attorney

Min 1 yrs required

Full-time

No

Associate Litigation Attorney
The candidate will draft and organize legal documents, including but not limited to, pleadings, motions, complaints, demands, and discovery, ensuring exceptional spelling, grammar, format, and content. Conduct legal research and factual investigation. Analyze statutes, decisions, legal articles, codes, documents, and other relevant data to advance case preparation and determine causes of action. Participate in calendar management, docketing, and preparation for depositions, mediations, and trials. Appear at depositions, attend hearings/mediations, and assist at trials. Maintain clear lines of communication with clients, counsel, court, and others. Organize and maintain client files in the case management system. Oversee document filing with the court. Communicate with the administrative team to ensure that correspondence, client education, and other literature are mailed to clients. Handle case negotiations. Conduct settlement preparations. Perform other duties as directed by the Managing Attorney to meet the ongoing needs of the firm.

Qualification and Experience The candidate should have a License to practice law in Indiana. Experience in personal injury litigation is preferred. Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, terminology, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules, and procedures.Experience with depositions, mediations, and hearings. Advanced proficiency with the use of technology, including but not limited to, Microsoft Office Suite, cloud-based case management software, and computer-based legal research. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and organized work approach. Ability to work well under pressure and address multiple projects with a high level of quality and productivity. Strong listening and interpersonal skills. Capacity to learn, adapt, and manage a workload with a positive attitude and minimal supervision. Ability to compile, review, classify, prioritize, analyze, and present data effectively. Willingness to work cooperatively. Dependability, initiative, and concern for the needs of the firm. High degree of data entry accuracy. Commitment to providing high-quality legal assistance and building credibility with clients.

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