Description:
Established Indianapolis boutique law firm seeks candidate for Associate Attorney position at its northside offices. The ideal candidate will have 1 to 5 years of experience in active legal practice. The Associate will provide 2nd chair support for pending superior court litigation [legal research and briefing, arguing portions of a case, evidence and discovery work, and case management], take the lead on entry-level superior court litigation with senior attorney support and cover certain small claims, administrative and superior court matters completely solo. Our litigation practice includes Appellate matters through small claims and all levels between. We also handle administrative regulatory matters, trusts and estates, commercial and residential real estate, business transactions, zoning, and local government representation. The Associate would work in these areas as support and eventually lead on these types of matters. This position would be 'partner-track' depending on the candidate.This firm has a "craftsperson" and entrepreneurial approach to the practice and support our lawyers in pursuit of practice areas that interest them and growing their own practice. Laterals with a partial or developing book of business are encouraged to apply for discussions on fit with our firm and possible practice succession opportunities.
Responsibilities:
- Provide legal support to clients and assist attorneys as part of a team and one on one
- Maintain client relationships
- Prepare legal memos, briefs, pleadings and documents
- Attend hearings as support for other attorneys and independently
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's and J.D. degrees
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Indiana
- Strong academic background with legal experience with focus on writing, research and comfort with presenting in Court and with clients.
