Overview
A personal injury law firm with over 30 years of experience and more than $2 billion recovered for clients is seeking an Associate Litigation Attorney. The role involves representing injured clients in personal injury litigation across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio, focusing on cases such as motor vehicle accidents, trucking accidents, premises liability, dog bites, and other injury-related matters.
This position offers an opportunity to develop litigation experience, legal writing, courtroom skills, and client advocacy in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage personal injury litigation cases from filing through resolution.
- Draft and file pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation documents.
- Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda, briefs, and case analyses.
- Prepare for and attend depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances.
- Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, preparing witnesses, and supporting litigation strategy.
- Communicate regularly with clients and guide them through the litigation process.
- Review and analyze medical records, accident reports, insurance information, and supporting evidence.
- Collaborate with expert witnesses, medical professionals, and other case-related parties as needed.
- Work closely with litigation attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to ensure efficient case progression.
- Participate in training programs and professional development opportunities.
- Perform additional duties as assigned by management.
Requirements
Qualifications
- Licensed to practice law in Indiana (Indiana Bar license required).
- Active member in good standing with a state bar association.
- Minimum of 3 years of litigation experience.
- At least 1 year of personal injury litigation experience.
- Strong legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.
- Excellent client communication and service skills.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume legal environment.
- Self-motivated with a focus on long-term career growth.
- Strong attention to detail and sound professional judgment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience handling personal injury, motor vehicle accident, premises liability, or insurance-related matters.
- Experience with courtroom proceedings, depositions, mediations, or trial preparation.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, and licensure.
- Non-commission attorney role.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Flexible schedule options.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions.
- Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance.
- Voluntary life insurance options.
- Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
- 401(k) plan with company match.
- Employee referral bonus program.
Location & Work Environment
This position is remote/hybrid based in the Carmel/Indianapolis, Indiana area. Some schedule flexibility may be available depending on business needs, case responsibilities, and management approval.
Equal Opportunity & Employment Verification
The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, genetic information, military or veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected classification under applicable laws. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.
This employer participates in E-Verify and will verify employment eligibility as required by federal law.