Litigation Associate

Stites & Harbison PLLC, a full-service law firm with 11 offices in six states, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Litigation Attorney to join our team in Jeffersonville, IN. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in general civil litigation or litigation involving financial institutions.

Job Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Active and in good standing license to practice law in Indiana
• 3- 5 years of experience in civil litigation, with a track record of successful outcomes
• Expertise in managing a portfolio of complex litigation cases
• Experience with all phases of litigation, including case evaluation, discovery, and trial preparation
• Experience with legal research, writing, and analysis
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex legal concepts to clients and team members
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think strategically and make sound legal judgments
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to meet tight deadlines

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of complex litigation cases
• Develop and execute case strategy, including case evaluation, discovery, and trial preparation
• Conduct legal research and analysis
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery requests
• Work with litigation support staff to prepare cases for trial
• Represent clients in court, including arguing motions and conducting direct and cross-examinations
• Collaborate with other attorneys and team members on complex legal issues
• Communicate regularly with clients, keeping them informed of legal developments and advising them on legal risks and opportunities
• Stay up to date with relevant legal developments and industry trends
• Manage and prioritize multiple tasks and deadlines, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality work product.

Stites & Harbison, PLLC provides competitive starting salaries and benefits that include a stipend to defray bar costs, an allowance for moving expenses, 401K, HR-10 retirement plan, flexible spending accounts for un-reimbursed medical expenses and dependent care, various medical and dental plans, group life insurance, long term disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), domestic partner benefits, bar association membership, and various CLE programs.

We encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. Stites & Harbison is an equal opportunity employer.

To be considered, please apply by submitting a cover letter, resume, and writing sample, as well as law school and graduate school transcripts to Tracey Moore (tmoore@stites.com).

Notice to Recruiters and Search Firms: Stites & Harbison, PLLC will only accept submissions if a signed, current fee agreement is in place.