Civil Litigation Attorney at Orion Placement in South Bend, Indiana, United States

Job description

• Join a respected regional law firm with a broad and active litigation practice
• Handle interesting civil litigation matters involving business disputes, contracts, employment, real estate, construction, municipal issues, and more
• Step into a role with meaningful responsibility, client contact, and long-term career growth
• Work alongside experienced litigators in a collaborative, practical, and team-oriented environment
• Enjoy a South Bend-based practice with hybrid flexibility after training
• Competitive base salary plus performance-based bonus opportunity
• Location: This position is based in South Bend, Indiana. Attorneys should expect to be in the office the majority of the time initially, with hybrid flexibility available after training.
• Note: Candidates should have a J.D., be licensed to practice law in Indiana or able to become licensed promptly, and have relevant civil litigation experience.

Responsibilities

• Handle a variety of civil litigation matters from intake through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, briefs, settlement documents, and client correspondence
• Conduct legal research and develop practical case strategy
• Manage discovery, depositions, hearings, mediations, negotiations, and court appearances
• Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and internal team members
• Work on business disputes, contract litigation, employment matters, real estate disputes, construction issues, and related litigation
• Collaborate with partners and staff while independently managing assigned matters

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Indiana law license preferred, or ability to become licensed promptly
• 3+ years of civil litigation experience preferred
• Strong writing, research, advocacy, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage files independently and professionally
• Deposition, hearing, mediation, or trial preparation experience preferred
• Portable business is welcome, but not required

Skills

Required

• Collaborative
• team-oriented
• practical
• client-focused

Benefits

• Broad litigation exposure without being boxed into one narrow practice area
• Collaborative team culture with experienced attorneys and strong support staff
• Opportunity to take ownership of matters and grow professionally
• Hybrid flexibility available after training
• Stable firm environment with long-term career potential
• South Bend offers affordable living, strong community, and access to Notre Dame, Lake Michigan, and Chicago
• JPC-1050
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance