Associate Attorney - Collection Dept

Job Description

Job Summary:

Kovitz Shifrin Nesbit is growing! A well-established and leading law firm specializing in the representation of homeowner, condominium, and community associations is seeking an Associate Attorney with 0-2 years of experience, for our Indianapolis office. Qualified candidates must be licensed in Indiana. Trial advocacy or litigation experience is a plus. Mediation and arbitration experience is preferred but not required.

Associate will handle small claims court appearances, trials, and drafting of legal documents. Knowledge of the Indiana Homeowners Association Act and/or the Indiana Condominium Act preferred but not required. Knowledge and/or experience with Landlord-Tenant law preferred but not required.

The starting salary for this position is $85,000, contingent upon level of experience. KSN offers a full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, basic life/AD & D coverage, voluntary life insurance, critical illness, accident, hospital, and a retirement plan for those who are eligible.

Business hours for this exempt position are 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday. This is a fully on-site position, and remote work is not available.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Attend court appearances on behalf of clients throughout Indianapolis and the surrounding counties.

· Draft pleadings and briefs, draft and respond to written discovery, and conduct depositions.

· Provide litigation status updates to clients.

· Advise clients on all aspects of the collection procedure, including settlement.

· Travel throughout the Indianapolis metro area required.

· Any other duties as necessary or required.

Required Skills/Abilities:

· Able to manage a heavy and varied workload.

· Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills (written and verbal).

· Team player with ability to work independently, prioritize, and multi-task.

· High level of initiative and self-motivation.

· Desire to strive for the highest quality and client service possible.

· Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

· Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

To be considered for this position, you MUST apply at:

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Growing organization with innovative processes and resources. Collaborative, team-oriented organization.

Full-time