Litigation Associate — Growth, Mentorship, Flexible Hours

Cmlawfirm; Indianapolis, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Cruser, Mitchell, Novitz, Sanchez, Gaston & Zimet, LLP in Indianapolis is seeking Associate Attorneys with 1-4 years of strong civil defense litigation experience. You’ll participate from day one in depositions, motion practice, trial preparation, and client strategy.

We invest in your development through mentorship, substantive legal training, and a culture of growth, with flexible work arrangements and supportive work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with J.D., and admission to the Indiana State Bar required.
• Minimum 1-4 years of experience in insurance defense or related setting.
• Preference to those managing their own cases.
• Litigation experience required.
• Strong writing skills.
• Excellent work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Analyze complex legal and factual issues, conduct extensive legal research, independently develop and present defense strategies for clients.
• Prepare complex pleadings, discovery, depositions, motions, and briefs in support of defense strategies.
• Provide effective and timely communications, information, legal advice, and other services to clients and claims on legal and factual issues.
• Communicate with the court, witnesses, opposing counsel, and co-counsel per established office procedures.
• Responsible for the prompt, efficient, and effective disposition of assigned cases.
• Assist in preparing and presenting witnesses and evidence at trials, hearings, arbitrations, and alternative dispute resolutions.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Litigation experience

Insurance defense experience

Education

J.D. with Indiana State Bar admission

Job description

Cruser, Mitchell, Novitz, Sanchez, Gaston & Zimet, LLP in Indianapolis is seeking Associate Attorneys with 1-4 years of strong civil defense litigation experience. You’ll participate from day one in depositions, motion practice, trial preparation, and client strategy.

We invest in your development through mentorship, substantive legal training, and a culture of growth, with flexible work arrangements and supportive work-life balance.