Description:
Founded in 1955, Lewis Wagner & Trimble is a growing Indianapolis Law firm which is currently hiring an Associate Attorney to join our Insurance Defense Practice Group.If you are seeking an outstanding opportunity to learn from esteemed attorneys and grow your career, this is an ideal opportunity to work closely with the firm's partners in a team-oriented environment. You will develop experience working in a variety of practice areas including insurance defense, insurance coverage and bodily injury.
Why Lewis Wagner & Trimble?
Lewis Wagner & Trimble offers a competitive compensation package, including a base salary reviewed annually, an annual bonus in recognition of both billable and non-billable efforts (including professional and business development, business development efforts), a 401(k) match and multiple health benefit options.
Flexible work arrangements, a development-focused culture, a structured associate mentor program, community service involvement and experience-driven career development opportunities.
The firm also offers multiple health benefit options and a generous matching 401K program.
The firm has recruited and trained highly qualified, dedicated, and energetic attorneys and staff. Our clients expect and receive the highest level of individual service, creative problem solving, strategic thinking and sound judgment. High expectations of our staff offer them the opportunity to make a difference with our clients and immediately contribute to the team.
Responsibilities at Lewis Wagner will include:
The Position:
- We are seeking a highly skilled Transportation Litigation Associate Attorney to work on our firm's representation of a large logistics services provider. The ideal candidate will have a strong background handling litigation cases, specifically within the transportation sector. This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging cases, with talented colleagues, and provide sound counsel to our clients.
Key Responsibilities:
- Under the supervision and guidance of senior attorneys, proactively manage a litigation caseload, helping oversee cases from beginning to end
- Conduct legal research and analysis related to transportation laws, regulations, and standards
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents
- Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies throughout the claims and litigation processes.
- Negotiate settlements and agreements on behalf of clients, demonstrating strong advocacy and negotiation skills.
- Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment.
Qualifications:
- JD from an ABA accredited law school
- Admitted to practice in the state of Indiana
- 3+ years of general litigation experience
- Transportation and logistics, trucking, and related regulatory experience preferred
- Superior analytical skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Deposition and law and motion experience preferred
- Sophisticated technical skills necessary
