Description:
Weber & Olcese, P.L.C. is looking for an attorney to join our growing and dynamic creditors' rights practice group. Candidates should have a juris doctor degree from an accredited law school and a license to practice law in Indiana (or the ability to immediately obtain a Indiana law license). This position will allow the attorney to immediately contribute and engage in meaningful work, including attending court hearing; preparing, reviewing and signing substantive pleadings and motions; and interacting with clients and opposing counsel. If you are looking for an opportunity with a growing, collaborative firm, please apply and include your cover letter and resume.Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Attend court hearings;
- Monitor files from answer to judgment;
- Communicate with customers and attorneys to resolve legal matters;
- Provide clients with status updates both verbally and through email/websites;
- Review file information received from client for accuracy and completeness;
- Summarize legal documents;
- Prepare and review declarations and affidavits for truthfulness;
- Prepare correspondence to courts, attorneys and clients;
- Prepare and file pleadings;
- Draft motions and answers/responses to motions;
- Review bankruptcy filings, deceased notifications and military hits; and
- Perform online records research.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent analytical, writing, research, investigative and organizational skills;
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word and Excel) and case management software
- Basic typing skills;
- Ability to multitask;
- Aptitude to be self-motivated; and
- Desire to work with others in achieving company and client goals.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
At least a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited institution
Other Work Requirements:
Successfully pass pre-employment testing including criminal background check, credit check and drug testing.
