Attorney

Spherion Staffing, LLC; Fort Wayne (IN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work-from-home

Health insurance

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) vesting Day 1

Paid bar registration fees

Mentorship from partners

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Spherion Staffing, LLC in Fort Wayne, IN seeks motivated Associate Attorneys to join its corporate, banking/finance, and trust & estate groups. The role involves drafting and negotiating transactions, advising on fiduciary matters, and interacting directly with business owners and clients.

Qualified candidates hold a JD, Indiana license or immediate eligibility, plus 4–7 years of experience and strong drafting skills. Hybrid work arrangement is available.

Qualifications

• JD with Indiana license or eligibility to admit.
• mehr

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate buy-side and sell-side transactions, contracts and governance documents.
• Provide counsel in banking, finance, and creditors' rights; draft loan and security documents.
• Advise on fiduciary tax, gift, and estate matters; draft pleadings and review records.
• Maintain direct communication with clients and leadership.

Skills

M&A experience

Banking & Finance knowledge

Estate administration exposure

Client engagement

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Indiana license eligibility

Tools

NetDocuments

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking motivated, client-focused Associate Attorneys to join a firm in Fort Wayne, IN!

Whether your experience lies in corporate transactions, banking and financial law, or estate administration, we are hiring skilled legal professionals across three core practice groups: Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Banking / Finance / Creditors' Rights, and Trust & Estate Administration.

What's In It For You?

• Work-Life Balance: Standard daytime schedule with hybrid work-from-home flexibility.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical coverage (HDHP) with health insurance options.
• Financial Security: Employer-provided Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability (STD), and Long-Term Disability (LTD).
• Retirement Planning: 401(k) plan with 100% immediate vesting from Day 1.
• Professional Support: Paid bar registration fees, local Bar Association dues, and covered professional liability insurance.
• Perks: Free on-site parking and direct mentorship from seasoned partners

Responsibilities:

• Corporate & M&A: Assist in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating buy-side and sell-side transactions, commercial contracts, corporate governance documents, and due diligence reports.
• Banking & Finance: Provide legal counsel to financial institutions and creditors; draft loan and security agreements; represent creditors in bankruptcy court proceedings.
• Trust & Estate Administration: Advise clients on fiduciary tax, gift, and estate matters; draft court pleadings; review financial/real estate records; prepare funding calculations and tax returns.
• Client Engagement: Maintain direct communication with business owners, executive leadership, financial institutions, and individual clients.

Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Skills:

• Experience representing mid-market or large corporate entities (for M&A focus).
• An existing book of business (for Banking & Finance focus).
• Background exposure to estate planning, real estate, corporate, or non-profit law (for Trust & Estate focus).

Education:

Doctorate

Experience:

4-7 years

Qualifications:

• Education: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensure: Active license (or eligibility for immediate admission) to practice law in the State of Indiana.
• Technical Skills: High proficiency in legal research, legal drafting, document management tools (e.g., NetDocuments), and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication, strong analytical thinking, meticulous attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].