Senior Civil Litigation Counsel – Public Sector

City of Indianapolis; Indianapolis (IN); Híbrido; USD 110 000 - 160 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Remote work opportunities

Resumo da oferta

City of Indianapolis, Office of Corporation Counsel, seeks a senior litigation attorney to handle a wide range of civil matters on behalf of City-County agencies in state and federal courts. The role emphasizes complex, high‑stakes litigation and strategic guidance to junior staff.

The ideal candidate holds a JD from an ABA‑accredited school, Indiana bar admission, with substantial litigation experience and proficiency in Westlaw and electronic filing.

Qualificações

• Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) from an ABA‑accredited law school.
• Valid license to practice law in Indiana.
• Must be admitted to practice in the Southern District of Indiana.
• Proficiency in legal research tools, including Westlaw, and familiarity with electronic filing and records management systems.
• At least five years’ experience in the practice of law as a licensed attorney (may include a judicial clerkship), OR at least two years’ experience as a litigation attorney with the Office of Corporation Counsel.
• Subject‑matter expertise in one or more areas of litigation practice: appeals, federal civil rights defense, tort claims, tax litigation, or contract litigation.

Responsabilidades

• Represent City-County agencies in state and federal civil litigation.
• Prepare complaints, answers, and pleadings; research and file motions and briefs.
• Manage discovery and depositions; conduct hearings and settlements; advocate at trials.
• Provide high‑level guidance to junior attorneys and review their work.
• Advise clients on litigation strategy and settlement negotiations.
• Oversee litigation staff and ensure compliance with professional ethics.

Conhecimentos

Legal research

Litigation

Oral advocacy

Discovery management

Client communications

Strategic guidance

Formação académica

J.D. (ABA-accredited)

Ferramentas

Westlaw

Electronic filing systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

City of Indianapolis, Office of Corporation Counsel, seeks a senior litigation attorney to handle a wide range of civil matters on behalf of City-County agencies in state and federal courts. The role emphasizes complex, high‑stakes litigation and strategic guidance to junior staff.

The ideal candidate holds a JD from an ABA‑accredited school, Indiana bar admission, with substantial litigation experience and proficiency in Westlaw and electronic filing.