Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company
Job overview
The Associate Attorney role at a litigation firm in Indianapolis involves gaining hands-on legal experience across multiple practice areas while supporting experienced litigators.
Responsibilities and impact
The attorney will draft motions, conduct legal research, assist with discovery, depositions, hearings, and manage active cases in Indiana and other jurisdictions.
Compensation and benefits
The position offers a competitive salary based on experience, full benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k match, PTO, paid parking, fitness center access, and a hybrid work schedule.
Experience and skills
Candidates need an Indiana law license or bar passage awaiting admission, strong research and writing skills, organization, time management, and willingness to learn; judicial clerkship or litigation experience is a plus.
Career development
The firm provides strong mentorship and opportunities for career growth.
Work environment and culture
The firm promotes a collaborative environment with experienced litigators and offers a hybrid work schedule with an office in downtown Indianapolis.
Company information
The company is a well-established litigation firm based in Indianapolis.
Job location and travel
The job is located in downtown Indianapolis with a hybrid schedule allowing some remote work.
Unique job features
The role offers exposure to multiple practice areas and hands-on experience in a collaborative legal environment.
Company overview
Ascendion is a technology solutions company specializing in digital engineering, software development, and IT consulting services. They generate revenue by providing customized technology solutions to businesses across various industries, leveraging expertise in cloud computing, data analytics, and artificial intelligence. Founded with a focus on innovation and client-centric approaches, Ascendion has a history of delivering transformative projects that drive business growth and operational efficiency. Their commitment to cutting-edge technology and strategic partnerships positions them as a leader in the tech consulting space.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your Indiana law license or bar passage status, strong legal research and writing skills, and your ability to manage multiple cases effectively, as these are key for the Associate Attorney role at Ascendion.
Highlight any hands-on experience such as judicial clerkships, internships, or litigation clinics, and showcase your familiarity with litigation procedures, motions drafting, and discovery processes to align with the job's responsibilities.
Apply through Ascendion's corporate career page, LinkedIn, and other legal job boards to maximize your application exposure for this position.
Connect with Ascendion's litigation team members on LinkedIn, introducing yourself as a motivated attorney eager to learn; use ice breakers like commenting on recent cases they've worked on or asking about the firm's mentorship approach.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords like 'litigation,' 'legal research,' 'motion drafting,' 'Indiana law,' and 'case management' directly from the job description to ensure your resume passes initial screenings.
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