Litigation Associate

BCG Attorney Search; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is seeking a Litigation Associate in Bloomington, IN. The full-time role offers exposure to diverse legal matters, mentorship, and extensive experience.

The position involves serving clients in Indiana and nationwide with most work in Bloomington and occasional travel to Indianapolis. The candidate should be licensed in Indiana (or a recent JD graduate) and possess strong research, drafting, and advocacy skills, plus the ability to manage multiple priorities within a law

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Indiana or recently graduated with a JD.
• Experience in personal injury law or estate planning preferred.
• Strong legal research skills, proficiency in Lexis-Nexis or similar platforms.
• Excellent legal drafting abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to negotiate and advocate effectively for clients.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Previous experience in a law office setting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and draft motions.
• Prepare for and participate in depositions.
• Represent clients in court proceedings.
• Explore alternative dispute resolution methods.
• Manage commercial and insurance defense cases.

Skills

Legal research

Motions

Deposition preparation

Court representations

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

Bar admission in Indiana

Tools

LexisNexis

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Litigation Associate in Bloomington, IN. This full-time position offers the opportunity to engage in diverse legal matters, providing extensive experience and mentorship. The role involves working with clients from Indiana and nationwide, with tasks primarily based in Bloomington and occasional work in Indianapolis.

Duties

• Conduct legal research and draft motions
• Prepare for and participate in depositions
• Represent clients in court proceedings
• Explore alternative dispute resolution methods
• Manage commercial and insurance defense cases

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law in Indiana or recently graduated with a J.D.
• Experience in personal injury law or estate planning preferred
• Strong legal research skills, proficiency in Lexis-Nexis or similar platforms
• Excellent legal drafting abilities and attention to detail
• Ability to negotiate and advocate effectively for clients
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Previous experience in a law office setting is advantageous

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

Certifications

• Membership in good standing with the state bar association

Skills

• Legal research, motions, and deposition preparation skills
• Experience representing clients in various courts
• Strong understanding of legal procedures and protocols
• Ability to analyze complex legal issues and provide solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance