Associate Attorney, Plaintiffs' Employment Litigation

Cleveland Lehner Cassidy; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cleveland Lehner Cassidy in Indianapolis seeks an Associate Attorney to join our litigation practice, focusing on plaintiff-side employment law. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who wants meaningful client contact and hands-on litigation experience.

You will represent plaintiffs in employment matters, draft pleadings, conduct interviews, develop case strategies, and participate in depositions and trials.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school is required.
• Admission to the Indiana Bar in good standing is required.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills are essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to manage multiple matters, deadlines and competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Represent plaintiffs in employment matters, including discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, wage and hour disputes, breach of contract, and other employment-related claims.
• Conduct client interviews and consultations and develop case strategies.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, demand letters, settlement agreements, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and analyze statutes, regulations, contracts, and case law.
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, jury trials, and other court proceedings.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and other parties.
• Manage an assigned caseload from intake through resolution.
• Collaborate with attorneys and support staff to provide high-quality, client-centered representation.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Client communication

Case management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Indiana Bar admission

Job description

Cleveland Lehner Cassidy in Indianapolis seeks an Associate Attorney to join our litigation practice, focusing on plaintiff-side employment law. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who wants meaningful client contact and hands-on litigation experience.

You will represent plaintiffs in employment matters, draft pleadings, conduct interviews, develop case strategies, and participate in depositions and trials.