Kightlinger & Gray, LLP · 1 day ago
Litigation Attorney
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid LevelKightlinger & Gray, LLP is a law firm seeking an Associate to support their administrative functions. The role involves providing competent legal representation in various complex litigation matters and requires strong organizational skills and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and colleagues.
ConsultingLegal
Hiring Manager
Jillian Harder, SHRM-CP
Responsibilities
Reviews and analyzes newly assigned and existing matters in order to provide competent legal representation
Drafts all necessary documents to provide legal representation to clients and routes them through the appropriate office procedures to produce final documents
Follows the ethical requirements as set forth by the Rules of Professional Conduct and comply with all requirements of the firm’s professional liability insurer
Performs necessary legal research using approved resources, including libraries and computer data systems
Demonstrates interest, ability, and aptitude toward possible partnership through work product, firm activities, professional development, and community engagement
Proactively advises and communicates regularly with department head, partner(s), other attorneys and/or clients regarding the status of matters
Organizes and arranges numerous tasks, often with competing priorities, and completes them under time constraints
Supervises work of legal assistant and/or paralegal
Records, monitors and meets all deadlines associated with client matters, court dockets, and assignments
Diligently records time to meet established billing requirements
Formulates and communicates well-founded legal analysis and/or opinions
Able to conduct negotiations, depositions, mediations, and other client meetings
Able to successfully litigate cases in court, before a judge or jury, either in-person or via electronic participation
Astute ability to effectively communicate needs and expectations to courts, opposing counsel, clients, and members of the firm, primarily in writing
Join and be actively involved in professional and/or trade organizations approved by supervising partner; serves to represent well the firm within legal community
Keep necessary stakeholders informed of your schedule, availability, and deadlines
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on an illuminated screen
Operation of customary office equipment to include a computer, phone, messaging systems, copier, document management software, etc
Available during core business hours of Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. Work in excess of 40 hours/week can sometimes be required to meet the business needs of the firm
Lift and handle physical files, boxes, and case evidence or exhibits (up-to 25 lbs)
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctorate degree
Valid/active license to practice in the State of Indiana
Experience billing time and managing client files independently
Ability to exercise independent judgement and discretion to perform substantive legal functions in client matters
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
Ability and willingness to travel as needed
Stays current on annual continuing legal education requirements
Remains an attorney in good standing
Ability to handle a broad mix of complex litigation matters
Ability to conduct negotiations, depositions, mediations, and other client meetings
Ability to successfully litigate cases in court
Ability to communicate effectively with courts, opposing counsel, clients, and members of the firm
Ability to organize and arrange numerous tasks under time constraints
Ability to supervise work of legal assistant and/or paralegal
Diligently records time to meet established billing requirements
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on an illuminated screen
Lift and handle physical files, boxes, and case evidence or exhibits (up-to 25 lbs)
Available during core business hours of Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
Preferred
Previous experience in a similar role, with preference given to those from a private practice background
Curious appetite for new areas of law as practiced within the firm
Demonstrates interest, ability, and aptitude toward possible partnership through work product, firm activities, professional development, and community engagement
Join and be actively involved in professional and/or trade organizations approved by supervising partner
Company
Kightlinger & Gray, LLP
Kightlinger & Gray, LLP is a law firm based in Indiana and Kentucky.
Founded in 1946
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Samantha Preston
Chief Financial Officer
Aubrey Noltemeyer
Partner
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