Litigation Associate Attorney

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 (J.D.) 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.

This law firm serves as a legal resource for homeowner, condominium, and townhouse associations in Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin. Its practice areas include advisory and risk management, insurance defense, landlord and tenant, litigation, property tax appeals, retainer program, and condominium, homeowner, and townhome association law. Its attorneys have been serving the community as legal professionals for over 35 years. Its offices are located in Chicago, Mundelein, and Naperville, Illinois, and Indianapolis, Indiana, and Racine, Wisconsin.