Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Title:
Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Overview:
A law firm in Carmel, IN, is seeking a skilled and motivated Litigation Associate Attorney to join its team. This role is ideal for an attorney with strong litigation experience who is eager to contribute to a dynamic practice and engage in meaningful legal work. The successful candidate will be involved in all stages of litigation, from initial case preparation to trial, ensuring high-quality client service and effective case management.

Duties:

• Draft and organize various legal documents, such as motions, pleadings, complaints, discovery, and demands, ensuring precision in spelling, grammar, format, and content.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research and factual investigations to support case strategy.
• Analyze relevant statutes, case law, legal articles, and documents to identify legal issues and develop appropriate strategies.
• Assist in managing case calendars, scheduling depositions, mediations, and trial preparations.
• Attend and represent clients at depositions, hearings, and mediations.
• Collaborate with clients, counsel, and court personnel, maintaining clear and professional communication throughout the litigation process.
• Organize and maintain case files in the firm's case management system, ensuring efficient access and management of documents.
• Oversee the timely and accurate filing of documents with the court.
• Work closely with the administrative team to ensure proper communication and client education materials are distributed.
• Participate in case negotiations and settlement preparations, advocating for the client’s best interests.
• Perform additional tasks as required to support the Managing Attorney and the overall needs of the firm.

Requirements:

• In-depth understanding of litigation processes, court rules, terminology, motions, discovery, and evidence.
• Prior experience with depositions, mediations, and hearings is highly preferred.
• 2-5 years experience in personal injury litigation.preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal software tools, including cloud-based case management platforms.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail with a proactive, organized, and self-motivated work approach.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work efficiently under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with others.
• A positive, adaptable attitude with a capacity to work independently with minimal supervision.
• High level of accuracy in data entry and document management.
• Commitment to providing top-tier legal assistance and building long-lasting client relationships.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Must be licensed to practice law in Indiana.

Skills:

• Legal research and writing.
• Litigation document preparation and filing.
• Client communication and case management.
• Time management and multitasking.
• Settlement negotiation and dispute resolution.

Job Location:
Carmel, IN.

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.