Location: Indianapolis, Indiana
Firm: Barnes & Thornburg LLP
The Indianapolis, Indiana office of Barnes & Thornburg LLP seeks a Litigation Associate with up to 5 years of experience to join our Product Liability and Mass Torts Group. The ideal candidate will have a solid background and demonstrated interest in complex litigation, particularly in the areas of product liability and/or toxic torts, with expertise in consumer-facing products, consumer health, pharmaceutical products, and/or medical devices. This position involves handling all phases of litigation in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. This position also provides a unique opportunity to develop hands-on experience managing complex litigation.
Proven experience in all phases of litigation, including preparation of pleadings; written discovery and document productions; taking and defending depositions; communicating with other counsel and the court; drafting and arguing discovery and dispositive motions; and trial preparation.
Strong writing, research, and analytical skills, with great attention to detail.
Ability to develop and implement effective strategies for clients, particularly in multi-faceted litigation.
Exceptional academic credentials.
Demonstrated ability to manage complex legal matters and work independently.
Ability and experience communicating professionally to internal and external clients, as well as advocacy in a courtroom.
Highly motivated, proactive, resourceful, with a strong work ethic.
Excellent interpersonal skills to work well in a team-oriented environment.
Admission to the Indiana Bar required.
Barnes & Thornburg LLP is an AmLaw 100 firm with 26 offices. The firm has an exceptional reputation for fostering an inclusive, collegial, and supportive atmosphere with a well-defined and transparent path for professional growth, and our Product Liability and Mass Tort practice is Chambers ranked Band 1 and highly regarded in the field of law.
Equal Employment and Opportunity Statement:
Barnes & Thornburg is committed to equal employment opportunity in both principle and as a matter of policy. We will recruit, hire, train, promote, compensate and provide benefits to all applicants and employees without regard to ancestry, sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, religion, religious creed, mental and/or physical disability, medical condition, military and/or veteran’s status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state and local laws. This policy applies to all recruiting, hiring, promotions, upgrades, layoffs, compensation, benefits, terminations and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. The firm complies fully with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws.
Skills Required
- Up to 5 years of litigation experience
- Experience handling all phases of litigation
- Experience with pleadings, written discovery, document production, depositions, discovery and dispositive motions, and trial preparation
- Strong writing, legal research, and analytical skills
- Ability to develop and implement effective litigation strategies
- Exceptional academic credentials
- Ability to manage complex legal matters and work independently
- Professional communication skills with internal and external clients
- Courtroom advocacy experience
- Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
- Admission to the Indiana Bar
What We Do
In an evolving business landscape, we stand ready at a moment’s notice, adapting with agility and precision to achieve your highest goals. More than 800 legal professionals in 23 offices across the country collaborate seamlessly at Barnes & Thornburg to field the right team for you. As one of the 100 largest law firms in the United States, we put our collective experience across legal disciplines to work so you can conduct business in today’s changing marketplace.
