Associate Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Cassiday Schade, LLP is currently seeking an Associate Attorney with 2-5 years of experience in any area of law forf its Indianapolis office. The ideal candidate will have experience drafting and arguing motions, taking and defending depositions, and providing factual and legal analysis to clients. The individual must be dedicated, highly-motivated, and interested in practicing among our team of more than 100 attorneys who value legal acumen, collaboration, open and honest communication, integrity and professionalism. Must be licensed to practice in Indiana.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The associate attorney will be expected to perform the following tasks:

· draft pleadings, motions, orders, discovery and legal memoranda;

· prepare and respond to written discovery;

· conduct legal research;

· take and defend depositions;

· review client documents, draft case evaluations and prepare status report correspondence;

· assist with and participate in mediations, pretrial settlement conferences and court appearances;

· interact directly with clients, claim professionals, opposing counsel, colleagues and staff; and

· manage a substantive case load.

REQUIREMENTS

Candidates must:

· be licensed to practice law in Indiana;

· be proficient with Lexis and MS Office;

· demonstrate strong legal research and analytical skills;

· proactively work both independently and as part of a team;

· exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills; and

· navigate hearings in state and federal court with poise and professionalism.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

 

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

 

Schedule:

 

• Monday to Friday

 

Work Location: In person

Company Description

ABOUT CASSIDAY SCHADE LLP

Cassiday Schade LLP is a litigation law firm headquartered in Chicago, with a presence throughout the Midwest. We focus on providing our clients with exceptional and efficient representation and act as national or regional counsel for clients facing nationwide exposures. With experience in virtually all areas of civil litigation, we have a diverse client base and our attorneys provide companies of various sizes with extensive trial experience and case preparation acumen. Throughout our history, we have represented individuals and companies in a variety of industries, including long-term care, insurance, financial services, manufacturing, construction, professional services and transportation. In addition to trial and appellate work, we provide both organizations and individuals with the tools to analyze and prevent risk before litigation arises.

Company Description

ABOUT CASSIDAY SCHADE LLP\r\n\r\nCassiday Schade LLP is a litigation law firm headquartered in Chicago, with a presence throughout the Midwest. We focus on providing our clients with exceptional and efficient representation and act as national or regional counsel for clients facing nationwide exposures. With experience in virtually all areas of civil litigation, we have a diverse client base and our attorneys provide companies of various sizes with extensive trial experience and case preparation acumen. Throughout our history, we have represented individuals and companies in a variety of industries, including long-term care, insurance, financial services, manufacturing, construction, professional services and transportation. In addition to trial and appellate work, we provide both organizations and individuals with the tools to analyze and prevent risk before litigation arises.