Public Sector Litigation Attorney - Remote Options

City of Indianapolis and Marion County; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Indianapolis and Marion County’s Office of Corporation Counsel seeks a front-line litigation attorney to handle civil matters for City-County agencies in state and federal courts. You will draft pleadings, manage discovery, negotiate settlements, and advocate at trial.

Ideal candidates hold a Juris Doctor and Indiana Bar license, with at least two years' practice, plus strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills in public sector litigation.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Active Indiana bar license required.
• Experience in civil litigation preferred.
• Proficiency in legal research tools (e.g., Westlaw).

Responsibilities

• Represent City-County agencies in civil litigation in state and federal court.
• Draft complaints, answers, and other pleadings; conduct discovery and depositions.
• Perform legal research and prepare motions, briefs, and advisories.
• Provide strategic litigation advice to clients and supervise staff as needed.

Skills

Judgment

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Time management

Ethics and professionalism

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Indiana Bar License

Job description

The City of Indianapolis and Marion County’s Office of Corporation Counsel seeks a front-line litigation attorney to handle civil matters for City-County agencies in state and federal courts. You will draft pleadings, manage discovery, negotiate settlements, and advocate at trial.

Ideal candidates hold a Juris Doctor and Indiana Bar license, with at least two years' practice, plus strong research, writing, and oral advocacy skills in public sector litigation.