Location: Goshen, Indiana (On-site)
Experience: 0-3 Years
Relocation Assistance Available
A full-service law firm with multiple specialized practice groups is seeking JD candidates who are licensed in Indiana or intend to become licensed in Indiana to join its Goshen, Indiana office.
Associates take on meaningful responsibility early in their careers, including direct client contact, managing discrete matters, and developing practical judgment with guidance from experienced attorneys. The firm emphasizes hands-on learning, strong mentorship, and long-term professional growth.
This position offers exposure to a variety of legal matters, with the opportunity to focus on one or more practice areas based on the candidate's interests and the firm's needs.
Business planning and entity formation
Business sales and acquisitions, including asset and equity transactions
Coordinating closings with clients, lenders, accountants, and other advisors
Drafting and reviewing operating agreements, articles, bylaws, and governance documents
Advising clients on day-to-day business matters and strategy
Assisting with financing transactions and related matters
Associates work directly with business clients while assisting senior attorneys with research, drafting, and transaction management. Early client interaction and practical problem-solving are integral to this role.
Estate planning for individuals and families
Tax planning, elder law, asset protection, and Medicare planning
Drafting wills, trusts, and related estate planning documents
Probate and trust administration
Advising clients on long-term planning and wealth transfer
Associates work closely with individuals and families, gaining meaningful client interaction and responsibility early in their careers.
Civil litigation in federal, state, and local courts
Drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery
Assisting with depositions, hearings, and trial preparation
Legal research and strategic analysis of claims and defenses
Working directly with clients to develop litigation strategy and manage disputes
This role provides hands-on litigation experience, including court appearances, trial preparation, and direct client interaction under the mentorship of experienced trial attorneys.
Advising municipalities, boards, and public entities on governance and compliance
Assisting with public meetings, ordinances, and resolutions
Researching and applying Indiana statutes related to local government
Supporting public finance, procurement, and land use matters
Providing day-to-day legal guidance to elected officials and administrators
Associates gain early responsibility while working directly with public-sector clients on practical legal matters affecting their communities.
Commercial and residential real estate transactions
Drafting and reviewing purchase agreements, leases, and financing documents
Title review and resolving title issues
Assisting with closings and coordinating with lenders and related parties
Supporting development projects, zoning, and land use matters
Associates manage matters from contract through closing while developing practical experience through early client interaction.
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
Assisting with wage and hour, leave, and accommodation issues
Supporting responses to agency charges and employment-related disputes
Assisting with employment aspects of business transactions
Associates work closely with business clients, providing practical legal guidance while developing experience in both proactive counseling and employment disputes.
Applicants may express interest in one or more practice areas.
The firm offers competitive first-year compensation, with performance- and productivity-based bonuses. Compensation increases are based on performance and professional growth.
Benefits include:
Competitive salary
Performance bonus
401(k) and retirement contributions
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Life insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Juris Doctor (JD)
Licensed in Indiana or intending to pass the Indiana Bar and become licensed in Indiana
Strong oral and written communication skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
Strong work ethic and professional judgment
Interest in working closely with individual and business clients
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
This is a primarily on-site position located in Goshen, Indiana. Limited remote work may be available; however, regular in-office attendance is expected.
The firm is committed to long-term professional development and seeks attorneys interested in building lasting client relationships and growing their careers within a collaborative environment. Associates receive significant mentorship, early responsibility, and opportunities to gain practical legal experience across a broad range of practice areas.
Employment Type: Full-time
Salary range: $80K - $112K/yr
Schedule: Monday-Friday
Experience Level: Entry-Level / New Attorney
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