Associate Attorney (Hybrid)

Job Overview: A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney to join its team in South Bend, Indiana. This position offers a collaborative, supportive environment where attorneys can leverage their specialized expertise while expanding their practice. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of legal experience and an interest in working across multiple practice areas, including corporate, real estate, civil litigation, estate planning, administration, and elder law. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated attorney seeking growth within a well-established, dynamic firm.

Duties:

• Apply legal principles to effectively solve client problems and provide meaningful value.
• Demonstrate sound judgment and maintain the highest ethical standards in all work.
• Manage workloads and meet deadlines to achieve an annual billable hour target of 1,600 hours.
• Produce persuasive written work that is tailored to the intended audience.
• Simplify and present complex legal concepts in a clear and concise manner.
• Participate in community engagement and outreach efforts.
• Actively contribute ideas and collaborate with colleagues to enhance team success.
• Listen actively and maintain open communication with clients and team members.
• Support the firm’s strategic initiatives and long-term goals.
• Manage and improve personal performance and productivity consistently.
• Work effectively in a team, providing guidance and oversight to business professionals as necessary.
• Manage multiple matters simultaneously, prioritizing tasks effectively.
• Ensure timely and accurate billing and collection practices.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed (or eligible to become licensed) to practice law in Indiana.
• A minimum of 2 years of legal experience, preferably within a law firm environment.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
• Bachelor’s degree.

Certifications:

• Must be licensed (or eligible to be licensed) to practice law in Indiana.

Skills:

• Strong problem-solving abilities with an aptitude for applying legal knowledge in diverse practice areas.
• Excellent judgment and ethical conduct in all professional interactions.
• Ability to meet billable hour targets and manage time effectively.
• Skilled in persuasive writing with the ability to adapt work for various audiences.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, concise presentations.
• Proactive involvement in community engagement.
• Team-oriented with a focus on collaboration and contributing to group success.
• Active listening and clear communication skills.
• Strategic mindset to support firm goals and initiatives.
• Strong organizational skills to handle multiple matters and prioritize tasks.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on responsible billing and collection practices.

Benefits:

• Hybrid work model, with required in-office presence during the initial six months to foster collaboration.
• Comprehensive benefits package (details available upon request).
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
• Supportive work-life balance initiatives.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

This position is located in South Bend, Indiana, with a hybrid work setup after an initial in-office period.

This law firm provides a full range of legal services to clients in Indiana and Michigan. Its major practice areas include business growth and tax planning, real estate transactions, federal and state compliance, estate planning and administration, special needs trusts, business acquisitions and sales, and related areas. The firm has been providing these legal services since 1997. Its offices are located in South Bend and Elkhart, Indiana, and Cassopolis, Mississippi.