Litigation Associate

Clendening Johnson & Bohrer, P.C.; Bloomington (IN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Clendening Johnson & Bohrer, P.C. is a law firm delivering comprehensive litigation, business, and personal legal services with offices in Bloomington and Indianapolis. The associates gain extensive mentorship and work on high-stakes matters across Indiana.

We seek Indiana-licensed attorneys or recent graduates with a JD, capable of handling 20–30 commercial and insurance defense cases with values ranging from $20,000 to $100,000, in a hybrid Greater Indianapolis & Bloomington setting.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the bar, licensed to practice in Indiana.
• Experience in personal injury law or estate planning is preferred but not required.
• Strong legal research skills with proficiency in Lexis-Nexis or similar platforms.
• Excellent legal drafting abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively negotiate and advocate for clients' interests.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience in a law office setting is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research, draft motions, and prepare for depositions.
• Represent clients in court proceedings and explore alternative dispute resolution methods.
• Collaborate with partners on strategy for commercial litigation, probate matters, and insurance defense cases.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting motions

Deposition prep

Court representation

Negotiation

Client advocacy

Multi-tasking

Bar admission Indiana

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

LexisNexis

Job description

Clendening Johnson & Bohrer, P.C. is a law firm with offices in Bloomington and Indianapolis, offering a full range of litigation, business, and personal legal services.

Few firms of our size possess the acumen and accolades of Clendening Johnson & Bohrer, P.C..

Our Partners are consistently Indiana Super Lawyers for their skill and accomplishments, and Associates annually receive the Rising Star designation. We have a board-certified specialist in trusts and estate law, and our battle-tested litigators have an outstanding number of published court decisions, —which means we are not just winning for our clients but shaping case law.

We’ve had a hand in some of the largest cases in the state, such as the tragic Sugarland concert stage collapse at the Indiana State Fair. We combine extensive litigation and business experience with the benefits of a small law firm structure. We prioritize our clients legal matters, advocating for them in state and federal courts across various types of litigation. Our commitment extends to conflict resolution and strategic planning for our clients' legal and business needs.

You will get extensive experience and mentorship working with a firm of our size. We are a family firm, with expert level mentorship. \"In comparison to a big firm I worked at, there you don’t get your hands dirty, in the big cases are only involved only on a research level, not directly involved.Here, you are right in the middle of things.I'm responsible for massive cases on my own, with mentors I would never have access to at a big firm,\" CJB Associate.

Role Description

You will be responsible for tasks such as legal research, drafting motions, preparing for depositions, representing clients in court proceedings, and exploring alternative dispute resolution methods. While the role is primarily located in Greater Indianapolis & Bloomington, there is flexibility for a hybrid schedule. You will gain extensive experience with clients that come to us from across Indiana and nationwide.

We are currently seeking candidates licensed to practice in Indiana, or recently graduated with a J.D.:

• A recently licensed attorney —up to an experienced attorney, with (ideally) 3+ years of experience to research and analyze complex issues of law in the areas of commercial litigation, probate matters, and insurance personal injury cases.
• An attorney who can manage, with minimum supervision, between 20-30 commercial and insurance defense cases with an estimated range in value of $20,000 to $100,000.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the bar, licensed to practice in Indiana.
• Experience in personal injury law or estate planning is preferred but not required.
• Strong legal research skills with proficiency in Lexis-Nexis or similar platforms.
• Excellent legal drafting abilities and attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively negotiate and advocate for clients' interests.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience in a law office setting is advantageous.

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
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
• Membership in good standing with the state bar association