Senior Litigation Attorney — Public Sector, Complex Civil

Indy; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 110.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Office of Corporation Counsel in Indianapolis seeks a senior litigation attorney to handle a broad range of civil matters for City-County agencies in state and federal court. The role involves complex disputes, strategy, and high responsibility decisions.

The attorney will draft pleadings, oversee discovery, manage hearings, and guide junior staff while advising clients on litigation risk and settlement approaches. Indiana license required and strong ethics expected.

Qualifikationen

• 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 or significant work experience in one or more areas of litigation practice: appeals, federal civil rights defense, tort claims, tax litigation, or contract litigation.

Aufgaben

• Represent City-County agencies in administrative hearings or similar settings.
• Provide strategic litigation guidance and supervise junior attorneys and staff.
• Draft pleadings, briefs, and advisory opinions; manage discovery and case management.
• Coordinate with client agencies and elected officials to keep them informed on litigation matters.

Kenntnisse

Independent judgment

Litigation knowledge

Leadership

Analytical ability

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Time management

Ethics

Ausbildung

Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.)

Tools

Westlaw

Jobbeschreibung

Office of Corporation Counsel in Indianapolis seeks a senior litigation attorney to handle a broad range of civil matters for City-County agencies in state and federal court. The role involves complex disputes, strategy, and high responsibility decisions.

The attorney will draft pleadings, oversee discovery, manage hearings, and guide junior staff while advising clients on litigation risk and settlement approaches. Indiana license required and strong ethics expected.