Litigation Associate Attorney

NACBA; Fishers (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NACBA seeks a driven Litigation Associate to join our close-knit probate team in Indiana. You will assist senior attorneys with disputes including will contests, trust contests, power of attorney abuse, and contested adult guardianship matters.

The ideal candidate has strong academic performance, excellent legal writing, research skills, and mastery of oral advocacy. You will manage cases from intake through trial or settlement, draft pleadings, conduct depositions, and represent clients in

Qualifications

• Strong academic performance and proficient legal writing skills.
• Experience in probate litigation, including will and trust contests.
• Ability to research and master oral advocacy for court proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Manage probate litigation from intake through trial or settlement.
• Draft petitions, motions, discovery requests, and appellate briefs.
• Take and defend depositions of family members, medical experts, and financial institutions.
• Represent clients in court hearings and status conferences.
• Lead trials and prepare trial briefs, cross-examinations, and evidence.
• Advise clients through guardianships and trust disputes.
• Investigate abuse and breach of fiduciary duty in financial records.

Skills

Litigation

Legal Writing

Research

Oral Advocacy

Client Counseling

Job description

Our law firm is seeking a driven Litigation Associate to join our close knit team. You will assist senior members of the firm with litigating complex probate disputes, including will contests, trust contests, power of attorney abuse, and contested adult guardianship matters. This role requires a skilled advocate who can compassionately but honestly guide clients through emotionally challenging legal conflicts. Candidate attributes should include strong academic performance, proficient legal writing skills, research, and mastery of oral advocacy. Candidate is expected to employ investigative skills and assist in preparation of statewide probate matters with large amounts in controversy. Compensation and benefits competitive with similar firms in central Indiana. Profit sharing plan after three years of employment. Salary commensurate with candidate qualification and experience.

• Manage cases: Handle probate litigation matters from initial client intake through trial or settlement.
• Draft pleadings: Write petitions, motions, discovery requests and responses, appellate briefs.
• Conduct discovery: Take and defend depositions of family members, medical experts, and financial institutions.
• Represent clients in Court: Attend court hearings, status conferences, and argue motions before probate judges.
• Assist and eventually lead trials: Prepare trial briefs, cross-examine witnesses, and present evidence at trial.
• Advise clients: Guide clients through complex adult guardianships, and trust disputes.
• Investigate abuse: Review financial records to uncover and litigate power of attorney abuse and breach of fiduciary duty.