Remote Temporary Contracts Attorney

Job Description Relocation opportunity to Goshen, Indiana for attorneys seeking long-term career growth in a collaborative full-service law firm.

Yoder Ainlay Ulmer & Buckingham, LLP is a full‐service law firm with multiple specialized practice groups. We are seeking JD candidates of Indiana-licensed or intending to become an Indiana‐licensed attorneys to join our Goshen, Indiana office.

Associates at our firm take on meaningful responsibility early in their careers. This includes direct client contact, managing discrete matters, and developing practical judgment with guidance from experienced attorneys. Our positions offer exposure to a variety of legal matters, with the opportunity to focus on one or more practice areas based on interest and firm needs.

Corporate and Business Law

Business planning and entity formation

Business sales and acquisitions, including asset and equity transactions

Drafting and reviewing operating agreements, articles, bylaws, and other governance documents

Associates work directly with business clients and assist attorneys with research, drafting, and transaction management. Estate planning for individuals and families

Tax planning, elder law, asset protection and Medicare planning

Drafting wills, trusts, and related planning documents

Advising clients on long‐term planning and wealth transfer

Associates work closely with individuals and families on important life planning decisions, with meaningful client interaction and responsibility early in their practice.

Practice Focus: Litigation

Civil litigation in federal, state and local courts

Drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery

Legal research and strategic analysis of claims and defenses

Associates in this role will gain hands‐on litigation experience early, including court appearances and direct client interaction. The position offers meaningful responsibility from the outset, with mentoring from experienced trial attorneys and opportunities to develop strong advocacy and case management skills.

Practice Focus: Government and Municipal Law

Advising municipalities, boards, and public entities on governance and compliance

Researching and applying Indiana statutes related to local government and public administration

Providing day‐to‐day legal guidance to elected officials and administrators

Associates in this role will work closely with public clients on practical legal issues that impact their communities. Commercial and residential real estate transactions

Drafting and reviewing purchase agreements, leases, and financing documents

Supporting development projects, zoning, and land use matters

Associates handle matters from contract through closing, with early client interaction and practical responsibility.

Practice Focus: Employment Law

Advising employers on day‐to‐day employment issues and risk management

Drafting and reviewing employment agreements, policies, and handbooks

Counseling clients on hiring, discipline, termination, and compliance matters

The role includes meaningful client interaction and the opportunity to develop judgment in both proactive counseling and dispute‐related matters, with mentoring from experienced attorneys.

The firm offers a bonus structure tied to productivity and performance , and compensation can increase quickly for attorneys who are motivated, efficient, and capable.

Bonus pay

• 401(k) and retirement contributions
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account and flexible spending account
• Life insurance
• This is a primarily on‐site position at our Goshen, Indiana office. Limited remote work may be possible, but regular in‐office presence is expected.

For 70 years, Yoder Ainlay has provided legal expertise grounded in Midwestern pragmatism. Our attorneys serve clients across a wide range of industries and practice areas, adapting to changing legal and economic conditions while maintaining a client‐focused philosophy and a tradition of excellence.

Civic engagement and community involvement have been hallmarks of the firm since its formation. Our attorneys and staff actively support local organizations and charitable initiatives, approaching pro bono and community work with the same dedication and integrity that define our compensated legal services.

We do not hire merely to meet short‐term needs. We seek attorneys interested in building a long‐term professional home , developing strong client relationships, and growing with the firm.

Job Type: Full‐time

Schedule: Monday–Friday +

Experience Level: New attorney / entry‐level

nCompany Description Yoder Ainlay Ulmer & Buckingham, LLP is a full service law firm with multiple specialized

We are are seeking JD candidates that are Indiana licensed or intending to become Indiana licensed attorney to join our growing practice in Goshen, Indiana.

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