Description:
The Opportunity:We are hiring an Associate Attorney to assist with criminal defense and family law matters. From day one you will meet with clients, work up cases, and appear in court. This is a hands-on litigation role with mentorship from an attorney with 30 years of trial experience, and the opportunity to grow your own practice and reputation in the local legal community.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with a caseload of criminal defense matters (misdemeanor and felony) and family law matters (dissolution, custody, parenting time, child support, paternity, and protective orders)
- Meet with clients for initial consultations, case updates, and strategy discussions, and keep clients informed throughout their matters
- Appear with clients at initial hearings, pretrial conferences, motion hearings, provisional and final hearings, bench trials, and jury trials
- Negotiate plea agreements, settlement agreements, and parenting plans with prosecutors and opposing counsel
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery requests and responses, and proposed orders
- Review discovery, interview witnesses, and prepare clients and witnesses for testimony
- Conduct legal research and stay current on Indiana criminal and family law developments
- Maintain accurate case files, calendars, and time records in the firm's case management system
- Work with the firm's attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to move cases forward efficiently
Qualifications:
Required:
- Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school
- Licensed and in good standing with the Indiana Supreme Court, or eligible for admission by exam or reciprocity within a reasonable time
- Strong written and oral advocacy skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and a steady caseload with attention to detail
- Professional, compassionate approach to clients who are often facing the most stressful moments of their lives
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel to courts throughout west-central Indiana
Preferred:
- One to three years of experience practicing in criminal defense and/or family law
- Litigation experience, including hearings, bench trials, or jury trials
- Experience in a prosecutor's office, public defender's office, or private firm handling criminal or family matters
- New admittees with strong clinical, moot court, or clerkship experience are encouraged to apply.
