Associate Attorney, Indiana

Safeguard Law Group, PLLC.; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & Guidance

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

401K Benefits with Employer Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Supportive team

Job summary

Safeguard Law Group, PLLC. is seeking a full-time Associate Attorney to join our Indiana practice remotely.

The ideal candidate will draft pleadings and memoranda, manage a heavy caseload, and communicate effectively with clients and our New York head office via telecommunication tools. Ideal candidates will be admitted to the Indiana bar, with at least 1 year of law firm experience, strong organization, and excellent written and oral communication skills.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to practice law in Indiana.
• At least 1 year of relevant experience at a law firm.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• High ethical standards and professional integrity.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with management and staff.
• Proficient legal research; LexisNexis experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a heavy, diversified caseload in Indiana.
• Communicate with clients about matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and legal memoranda.
• Review and draft agreements; negotiate with opponents.
• Conduct legal research on contract and consumer-law issues.
• Travel for in-court appearances as needed.

Skills

Legal research

Oral communication

Written communication

Organization

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Indiana bar admission

Tools

LexisNexis

Job description

Associate Attorney, Indiana

Application Deadline: 16 October 2026

Department: Legal - Attorney

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Remote

Compensation: $90,000 / year

Description

We are a consumer protection law firm located in the Financial District of New York City, providing representation to consumers who have been harassed or otherwise deceived by creditors and debt collectors. With our growing firm, we offer you the opportunity to develop your career in a practice that is rich in variety and challenges. If you desire to work with other talented people who share a passion for professionalism and growth, then a career with us may be a perfect fit for you!

Associate Attorney

We are looking for a full-time Associate Attorney to join our firm's practice in Indiana. The ideal candidate is one who has experience drafting legal documents such as pleadings and legal memoranda, has strong organizational skills, and is willing to take on a heavy workload. This position imparts broad responsibilities and exposes you to a range of legal issues related to consumer protection, including transactional and civil litigation matters. Because our firm's headquarters are in New York, this position entails communicating with our main office exclusively via telephone and electronic means (e-mail, Microsoft Teams, etc.).

Candidates should be within commutable distance or currently located in Indiana to be considered for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining and supervising a heavy & diversified caseload of the Firm's clients in Indiana
• Communicating with clients regarding their respective matters.
• Drafting pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, reviewing & drafting agreements, etc.
• Communicating with opposing parties to resolve/settle claims.
• Legal research related to simple and complex issues in contract law and other areas of consumer law.
• While this role is based from home, you may be required to travel for in court appearances.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Must be currently admitted to practice law in Indiana
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience at a law firm
• Must possess superior organizational & time-management skills to meet strict deadlines
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Highest ethical standards and professional integrity
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work easily with senior management and employees at all levels throughout the organization
• Strong legal research skills -- proficiency in LexisNexis is a plus

Benefits

• Compensation is competitive and commensurate with expertise and previous experience
• Training & Guidance
• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401K Benefits with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• An incredible team of smart and supportive people!

This Firm participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the United States.