Litigation Attorney

PLUNKETT COONEY, PC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

PLUNKET COONEY, PC in Indianapolis seeks a seasoned Litigation Attorney to join our downtown office. This role offers significant client contact and the chance to work on complex matters in state and federal courts.

The ideal candidate will have 3–8 years of litigation experience, Indiana Bar admission, strong writing and advocacy skills, and a track record of building relationships with clients while developing a practice in a collaborative, growth‑oriented environment.

Qualifications

• 3–8 years of litigation experience, preferably in defense matters.
• Courtroom experience in Indiana state and/or federal court, preferably in defense matters.
• Knowledge of Indiana Trial Rules, local rules and court procedures.
• Strong commitment to professional excellence and ongoing development.
• Demonstrated ability and desire to grow a client base and expand relationships.
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to the Indiana Bar in good standing.

Skills

Litigation experience

Courtroom experience

Legal research and writing

Client relationship building

Analytical communication

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Admission to Indiana Bar

Job description

Job Title: Litigation Attorney

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Plunket Cooney, a respected member of the Indianapolis legal community for over a decade, is seeking to expand its downtown Indianapolis office. We are looking to add a seasoned Litigation Attorney to support and grow our dynamic practice. This is a unique opportunity for a motivated legal professional to join a collaborative team with a strong reputation for excellence, while also building their own practice in a supportive and well-established environment.

The ideal candidate will be a versatile, client-focused attorney with a proven ability to handle complex litigation matters. This role offers significant client contact and the opportunity to work on a wide range of challenging cases in both state and federal courts.

To be considered, a candidate must have:

• 3-8 years of litigation experience, preferably in defense matters.
• Courtroom experience in Indiana state and/or federal court, preferably in defense matters.
• Knowledge of and experience with Indiana Trial Rules, local rules and court procedures.
• A strong commitment to professional excellence and ongoing development.
• A demonstrated ability and desire to grow a client base and expand existing relationships.
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong analytical, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
• A J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to the Indiana Bar in good standing.

We are seeking a well-rounded, dynamic, highly motivated lawyer, who has demonstrated an ability to compete and prosper in highly competitive and complex environments with significant client contact. Strong writing, communication, and interpersonal skills are required.