Associate Litigation Attorney
Quilling, Selander, Lownds, Winslett & Moser P.C. seeks a litigation attorney with 1 to 5 years of experience. The role involves representing clients in litigation proceedings, managing cases, and providing legal advice to avoid litigation.
Responsibilities
- Represent clients in federal court and some state court litigation proceedings, including conducting written discovery and taking depositions, drafting and arguing discovery motions and dispositive motions, participating in settlement conferences and mediations and engaging in settlement negotiations
- Review and evaluate cases for liability issues, settlement potential and settlement valuation and likelihood of success on a dispositive motion or trial
- Draft pleadings, discovery, motions and settlement agreements and appear in court proceedings in courts across the country (occasional travel required)
- Communicate with counsel for co-defendants and Plaintiff’s counsel on discovery, settlement and other matters and communicate with client and internally with attorneys and paralegals to ensure efficient and effective handling of cases
- Become familiar with the client’s business processes to provide advice on avoiding litigation and limiting liability
Skills
- 1 to 5 years of experience in litigation
- Licensed in Indiana – other state licenses are a plus
- J.D. from accredited law school
- At least one year of experience in litigation, preferably on the defense side
- Eagerness to vigorously defend corporate clients in high-stakes federal court settings
- Excellent work ethic
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Self-starter and able to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision
- Bar expenses paid by Firm
- HSA and FSA plans
- 401(k) Plan
- Firm provided life insurance
- Firm paid long-term disability coverage
- Year-end bonuses and referral fee incentives
- 8 Paid Holidays, and PTO
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