Associate Attorney

Associate Attorney (0-3 Years' Experience) - Relocation Required

Location: Goshen, Indiana (On-site)

Experience: 0-3 Years

Relocation Assistance Available

Position Overview

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.

Practice Areas

Corporate and Business Law

• 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.

Trusts and Estates

• 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.

Litigation

• 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.

Government and Municipal Law

• 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.

Real Estate

• 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.

Employment Law

• 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.

Compensation & Benefits

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)
  
  

Qualifications

• 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
  
  

Work Environment

This is a primarily on-site position located in Goshen, Indiana. Limited remote work may be available; however, regular in-office attendance is expected.

About The Opportunity

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