Associate Attorney needed for Indianapolis office

Job Overview:
A well-established law firm is actively seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Indianapolis office. This role is ideal for an individual with three to seven years of experience in any area of law who is motivated, dedicated, and thrives in a collaborative environment. The firm values legal acumen, integrity, open communication, and professionalism. The ideal candidate will have the opportunity to work with a team of over 100 attorneys while handling complex legal matters and interacting directly with clients.

Location:

• Indianapolis, IN

Duties:

• Draft pleadings, motions, orders, discovery, and legal memoranda.
• Prepare and respond to written discovery and conduct legal research.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Review client documents and draft case evaluations.
• Prepare status reports and maintain correspondence with clients.
• Assist in and participate in mediations, pretrial settlement conferences, and court appearances.
• Interact directly with clients, claim professionals, opposing counsel, colleagues, and staff.
• Manage a substantive caseload with minimal direction or supervision.
• Perform a variety of complex legal work and exercise substantial discretion.

Requirements:

• Must be licensed to practice law in Indiana.
• Proficient with Lexis and Microsoft Office.
• Strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle hearings in state and federal courts with professionalism.

Education:

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Licensed to practice law in Indiana.

Skills:

• Strong legal research and analytical abilities.
• Excellent drafting, writing, and communication skills.
• Experience with state and federal court procedures.
• Ability to work independently and manage a caseload.
• Proficient in Lexis and MS Office.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Student Loan Reimbursement Program