Litigation Attorney

Job Summary

The holder of this position will be a front-line attorney with immediate responsibility for handling a wide range of civil litigation matters on behalf of City-County agencies. The position holder will serve as an assistant corporation counsel within OCC’s litigation division.

Position Responsibilities

• Represent the City-County and related agencies in civil litigation matters in state and federal court.
• Prepare complaints, answers, and other pleadings; research and file motions and briefs; handle discovery and depositions; participate in judicial hearings; negotiate settlements; and advocate in trials.
• Provide advice to client agencies on litigation strategy and settlement negotiations.
• Inform clients, including senior agency staff and elected officials, on litigation matters affecting their agencies.
• Advise clients and colleagues on compliance with law and the avoidance of future litigation risk.
• Prepare advisory opinions and memos on issues related to litigation or future litigation risk, at the request of the Corporation Counsel or client agencies.
• Represent City-County agencies in administrative hearings or similar settings.
• Stay updated on relevant legal developments at the state and federal level.
• Oversee the support work of the litigation staff team, including paralegals, investigators, and office assistants.

Skills Required

• Strong independent judgment.
• Analytical ability and intellectual curiosity.
• Proficiency at legal writing and other written communication.
• Oral communications skills.
• Zealous advocacy.
• Time management skills.
• Ethics and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Jurisprudence (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Valid license to practice law in Indiana.
• Must be admitted to practice in the Southern District of Indiana.
• Proficiency in legal research tools, including Westlaw, and familiarity with electronic filing and records management systems.
• At least two (2) years’ experience in the practice of law as a licensed attorney (may include a judicial clerkship).