Associate Litigation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Litigation Attorney in Carmel, IN. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team, contributing to various aspects of litigation, from drafting legal documents to participating in trials.

Duties

• Draft and organize legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery.
• Conduct legal research and factual investigation.
• Analyze statutes, decisions, and legal articles for case preparation.
• Manage calendars and prepare for depositions, mediations, and trials.
• Appear at depositions, attend hearings, and assist at trials.
• Maintain communication with clients, counsel, and courts.
• Organize and maintain client files in the case management system.
• Oversee document filing with the court.
• Communicate with the administrative team for client correspondence.
• Handle case negotiations and settlement preparations.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Managing Attorney.

Requirements

• Knowledge of motions, discovery, and litigation procedures.
• Experience with depositions, mediations, and hearings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and organized work approach.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure.
• Strong listening and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to analyze and present data effectively.
• Willingness to work cooperatively and independently.
• High degree of data entry accuracy.
• Commitment to providing high-quality legal assistance.

Education

• Juris Doctor degree.

Certifications

• License to practice law in Indiana.

Skills

• Advanced proficiency with technology and legal research tools.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.

Benefits

• Not specified.

This law firm focuses its practice on personal injury. Its key practice areas include auto accidents, truck accidents, medical malpractice, dog bites, slip and fall accidents, worker's compensation, and wrongful death. The firm's team of attorneys has decades of legal experience and has obtained millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts. The firm's office is located in Carmel, Indiana.