Hybrid Business Litigation Associate — Path to Partnership

FBT Gibbons; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (HSA with employer contrib.)

Dental and vision coverage

Life insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Parental leaves

Sick and vacation time

Well-being/EAP support

Generous 401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

The Indianapolis, Indiana office of FBT Gibbons is seeking a Business Litigation Associate to join a national, full‑service firm with a strong Indiana presence. The ideal candidate will have 4–6 years of experience in business litigation and be prepared to handle discovery, pleadings, and motions.

The role offers a hybrid work environment with three in‑office days and a path to leadership within a collaborative, inclusive culture. Indiana licensure or the ability to obtain licensure is required.

Qualifications

• Experience with written discovery, depositions, and drafting pleadings and substantive motions.
• Familiarity with mediations, court appearances, and assisting at trials and arbitrations.
• Familiarity with the construction industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with complex business litigation matters from inception through trial and appeal.
• Support discovery, drafting pleadings, and substantive motions under supervision of partners.
• Participate in mediations, court appearances, and trial-related activities as needed.

Skills

Written discovery

Depositions

Pleadings & motions

Mediations & court appearances

Trials & arbitrations

Construction industry

Legal research & writing

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

The Indianapolis, Indiana office of FBT Gibbons is seeking a Business Litigation Associate to join a national, full‑service firm with a strong Indiana presence. The ideal candidate will have 4–6 years of experience in business litigation and be prepared to handle discovery, pleadings, and motions.

The role offers a hybrid work environment with three in‑office days and a path to leadership within a collaborative, inclusive culture. Indiana licensure or the ability to obtain licensure is required.