Associate Attorney

Dennis, Wenger & Abrell, P.C.; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Dennis, Wenger & Abrell, P.C. in Muncie, IN seeks a motivated attorney with a focus on litigation to join our team immediately.

The ideal candidate will have a JD from an accredited law school and admission to the Indiana bar, with 3+ years in defense or civil litigation and a track record handling cases from start to finish. We offer a collaborative environment, growth opportunities, and a commitment to integrity, reliability and client service.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and Indiana bar admission are required.
• 3+ years of defense/litigation experience preferred.
• Experience handling general civil litigation matters is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a litigation caseload from start to finish.
• Collaborate with other attorneys and partners on legal projects as needed.
• Regularly attend court appearances and depositions, and communicate with clients.

Skills

Litigation experience

Client communication

Court appearances

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Admitted to practice in Indiana

3+ years defense/litigation experience

Job description

DW&A has been providing legal services to East Central Indiana for over 40 years. We now have offices in Muncie, Indiana and Carmel, Indiana. We are looking for a motivated candidate to begin immediately, working primarily in the Muncie, Indiana office

**Currently, the ideal candidate would be interested in litigation.

Our firm prides itself on integrity, reliability and a personal commitment that is aimed at one result... finding the right solutions for the challenges and opportunities clients encounter every day.

We strive to provide a collaborative work environment, are proud of our strong team and prioritize community involvement.

It is our desire that all of our attorneys reach his/her potential and become an integral part of our team. Therefore, we strive to provide attorneys with the tools and resources that will give a highly-motivated, self-starter the opportunity to do just that.

**Our main areas of practice include:business law, family law, real estate, intellectual property, litigation, white collar crime, and estate planning, wills and trusts.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in Indiana (REQUIRED)
• 3+ years of defense/litigation experience preferred
• Experience handling general civil litigation defense matters (may include personal injury defense or domestic practice)

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a litigation caseload, working cases from beginning to end
• Work with other attorneys and partners, as needed, on legal projects
• Regularly handle court appearances and depositions
• Communicate with clients and provide status reports
• Timely assist with billing clients

Why Should You Apply?

• Benefits
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities