Senior Public Litigation Counsel — City & County

City of Indianapolis and Marion County; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Indianapolis and Marion County's Office of Corporation Counsel seeks a senior litigation attorney to handle a broad civil docket in state and federal court, focusing on high-stakes matters. The role includes serving as an assistant corporation counsel within the litigation division.

Candidates must have a JD from an ABA-accredited school, Indiana license, and several years of litigation experience, with strong writing, oral advocacy, and strategic problem solving expected.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Valid Indiana law license; admitted to practice in Southern District of Indiana.
• Proficiency with legal research tools (Westlaw/WestlawNext) and electronic filing systems.
• Minimum five years of licensed practice, with emphasis in litigation preferred.
• Experience in federal civil rights defense, torts, contract, or related areas is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Represent City-County agencies in civil litigation in state and federal court.
• Lead as primary attorney on complex cases and perform all pleadings and motions.
• Conduct discovery, depositions, and manage pre-trial hearings.
• Engage in settlement negotiations and trial advocacy.
• Provide strategic litigation advice and keep clients informed.
• Oversee junior attorneys and staff, ensuring quality and compliance.

Skills

Independent judgment

Litigation practice knowledge

Leadership ability

Analytical thinking

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Time management

Ethics and professionalism

Client communication

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from ABA-accredited law school

Licensed to practice law in Indiana

Admission to Southern District of Indiana

Job description

The City of Indianapolis and Marion County's Office of Corporation Counsel seeks a senior litigation attorney to handle a broad civil docket in state and federal court, focusing on high-stakes matters. The role includes serving as an assistant corporation counsel within the litigation division.

Candidates must have a JD from an ABA-accredited school, Indiana license, and several years of litigation experience, with strong writing, oral advocacy, and strategic problem solving expected.