Litigation Associate (Mid-Level) - Indianapolis, IN
Ice Miller
$187,000 - $225,000 / year
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Description
Ice Miller is seeking a mid-level Commercial Litigation Associate to join our Litigation Practice Group, preferably in our Indianapolis office. If you're looking to be part of a team who cares about your career and where your work makes a meaningful impact on clients, the practice, and your colleagues, we’d love to hear from you. Ideal candidates will have three (3) to five (5) years of experience, a strong interest in leading cases, managing teams, and contributing to strategic case development and execution.
In this position, you will:
- Handle all aspects of complex litigation, including case assessment, pleadings, discovery strategy, motion practice, depositions, trial and/or oral advocacy.
- Manage business disputes in federal and state courts and before arbitration panels, including coordinating experts, overseeing large case dockets, and leading fact investigations (interviews and records review).
- Draft and develop litigation strategies, pleadings, briefs, and motions, and engage in strategic depositions and witness preparation.
- Supervise and mentor junior associates and paralegals, supporting their professional development and training.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, including general counsels, executives, boards, and other key stakeholders.
- Collaborate with partners on business development and client relationship management, including participating in pitches, contributing to presentations and proposals, and supporting ongoing client engagement, with a clear path for advancement and active encouragement to grow a practice.
Requirements:
- J.D. from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials
- At least three (3) years of experience practicing law in a law firm
- Active law license in Indiana
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Excellent analytical skills and business judgement
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Must have permanent authorization to work in the United States
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation in a collegial, mid-size firm environment
- Quality benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement programs
- One-on-one career coaching and professional development programming
- A supportive culture centered on mentorship, advancement, and innovation
- The salary range for this position is $187,000 to $225,000 based on experience, plus opportunities for discretionary and hours-based bonus
Ice Miller LLP embraces a work environment that is collaborative, welcoming, and focused on growth. To maintain our culture, we are committed to building an inclusive workplace where talented attorneys from all backgrounds serve our clients, focus on professional development, and perform to their highest potential. Ice Miller is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation in a collegial, mid-size firm environment
- Quality benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement programs
- One-on-one career coaching and professional development programming
- A supportive culture centered on mentorship, advancement, and innovation
- The salary range for this position is $187,000 to $225,000 based on experience, plus opportunities for discretionary and hours-based bonus
About this role
Ice Miller's Litigation Practice Group in Indianapolis is looking for a mid-level associate ready to take on substantive case leadership. With three to five years of law firm experience, you'd handle the full spectrum of commercial litigation—from case assessment and discovery strategy through depositions, motion practice, and trial. You'll work across federal and state courts and arbitration, managing complex disputes that often involve coordinating experts, overseeing large dockets, and leading factual investigations.
Beyond case work, this role emphasizes growth and mentorship. You'd supervise junior associates and paralegals, contribute to client strategy and business development alongside partners, and have a clear path to advance your own practice. The firm explicitly supports professional development through one-on-one coaching and a culture centered on mentorship. This suits someone who wants meaningful client relationships—advising general counsels and executives—while building leadership skills early in their career.
The position is full-time, in-office in Indianapolis, with compensation of $187,000 to $225,000 based on experience, plus discretionary and hours-based bonuses. You'll need an active Indiana law license, a J.D. from an accredited school, strong writing and analytical skills, and permanent work authorization in the U.S.
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