Litigation Associate Attorney

Job Summary

Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit is growing! A well-established and leading law firm specializing in the representation of condominium and homeowner associations is seeking a full-time Litigation Associate with 3+ years of experience. Qualified candidates must be licensed in Indiana and possess litigation experience. Mediation and arbitration experience preferred.

Must be able to independently handle court appearances, trials, depositions, and drafting of litigation pleadings. Knowledge of the Indiana Homeowners Association Act and/or the Indiana Condominium Act preferred, but not required. Knowledge and/or experience with Landlord Tenant law preferred, but not required. The ideal candidate must have strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (written and verbal). Must be comfortable working independently yet be a team player.

Business hours for this exempt position are 8:30am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. The starting salary for this role is $100,000, contingent upon level of experience. KSN offers a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, basic life/AD & D coverage, voluntary life insurance, critical illness, accident, hospital, and a retirement plan for those who are eligible.

To apply for this position, please submit your application via iHire. If qualified, you will be contacted through our Applicant System, Paylocity.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Court appearances on behalf of clients throughout Central Indiana.
• Drafting pleadings and briefs, drafting and responding to written discovery, and conducting depositions.
• Provide litigation status updates to clients.
• Advise clients on all aspects of the litigation procedure, including settlement.
• Travel throughout the Indianapolis metro area required.
• Any other duties as necessary or required.

Competencies/Requirements:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to manage a heavy and varied workload.
• Team player with ability to work independently, prioritize, and multi-task.
• Awareness of changes to Indiana Statutes/Case Law.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• High level of initiative and self-motivation.
• Willingness to strive for the highest quality and client service possible.
• Travel throughout the Indianapolis metro area required.