Associate Attorney

Job Overview: A well-established law firm in South Bend, Indiana, is seeking two experienced Associate Attorneys to join its growing team. This opportunity is ideal for attorneys with at least two years of experience who are looking to collaborate within a supportive, smaller firm environment while contributing to the firm's ongoing success. The role offers the chance to work across various practice areas, including corporate, real estate, civil litigation, estate planning, and elder law. This firm values work-life balance, professional growth, and diversity.

Duties:

• Provide legal advice and solutions tailored to client needs.
• Manage caseload and deadlines to meet the firm's 1,600 billable hour requirement.
• Draft legal documents, pleadings, motions, and agreements with clarity and precision.
• Analyze complex legal matters and present them in a clear and concise manner.
• Participate in the firm's strategic planning efforts and contribute to its goals.
• Collaborate with the firm's attorneys and support staff, demonstrating effective teamwork.
• Engage with the community, maintaining the firm's strong local presence.
• Manage and improve legal performance and productivity.
• Ensure timely and respo

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.