Description:
Paganelli Law Group is a mid-sized Indiana firm built on two core values: Quality Law and Quality Life. We practice at a high level while intentionally building a sustainable, collaborative culture for our lawyers and staff.We are seeking an experienced civil litigation attorney for our Indianapolis office to join our commercial litigation practice, which includes complex business, real estate, and contract disputes.
This role is designed for an experienced litigator who is ready to take meaningful ownership of cases, exercise sound judgment under pressure, and contribute to the professional growth of the team.
The Role:
You will work closely with our other litigators and support staff to manage active matters from early strategy through resolution. You will be expected to independently handle significant portions of cases while serving as a steadying, reliable presence for teammates operating at full capacity.
Responsibilities:
- Manage assigned litigation matters or major components of larger cases
- Draft and review pleadings, motions, and discovery with minimal supervision
- Prepare for and handle depositions, hearings, and client communications appropriate to experience
- Identify issues early and escalate strategically—not reactively
- Collaborate closely with senior attorneys to align strategy and execution
- Mentor junior attorneys through example, feedback, and day-to-day collaboration
- Maintain consistent timekeeping and meet productivity expectations
- Meet a goal of 1,440 billable hours per year (120 per month)
Mentorship at PLG is practical and embedded in daily work. Senior and mid-career attorneys are expected to lead by example—demonstrating judgment, professionalism, and steady decision-making—rather than managing through hierarchy or volume. This role includes helping less-experienced lawyers develop good instincts, sound work habits, and confidence under pressure.
What Success Looks Like:
In the first 90 days, a successful attorney in this role will:
- Be trusted to run with assigned matters without constant oversight
- Anticipate issues and propose solutions rather than waiting for direction
- Provide calm, constructive input during high-pressure moments
- Lighten—not add to—the cognitive load of senior lawyers
- Demonstrate openness to feedback and continuous improvement
Qualifications:
- A least 10 years of civil or commercial litigation experience
- Strong written and oral advocacy skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously
- Sound professional judgment and emotional steadiness
- Experience mentoring or informally leading other lawyers is a plus
- A portable book of business is welcome but not required
- Indiana bar admission (or the ability to quickly waive into Indiana) is required
Compensation and Benefits:
PLG offers competitive compensation, along with performance-based bonus opportunities. Our benefits package includes subsidized insurance benefits, retirement plan options, paid time off, and flexibility designed to support long-term professional sustainability.
How to Apply:
Please submit a resumé and two writing samples in confidence by email to careers@paganelligroup.com.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $130,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance