Managing Attorney

Amber K. Boyd Attorney at Law•Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

Amber Boyd Law, LLC is seeking an experienced and mission-driven Managing Attorney to lead our litigation team and oversee the successful execution of employment law cases from intake through resolution. This role combines legal leadership, case strategy, and team management to ensure clients receive exceptional advocacy and results. The Managing Attorney will supervise attorneys and legal staff, drive litigation strategy, maintain high standards of legal work, and help scale a growing employment law practice dedicated to empowering employees and holding employers accountable. This role reports directly to the Founder and Principal Attorney and plays a critical role in advancing the firm’s mission to help employees reclaim their rights and achieve justice in the workplace.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
Active license to practice law in Indiana (or eligibility for admission).
7+ years of litigation experience.
Employment law experience strongly preferred.
Proven experience managing or supervising attorneys.
Strong litigation skills, including discovery, depositions, motions practice, and mediation.

Nice To Haves

Trial experience.
Experience supervising litigation teams.
Experience handling EEOC matters and federal employment litigation.

Responsibilities

Oversee the litigation strategy for employment law cases from EEOC charge through trial.
Provide strategic guidance on case theory, evidence development, and damages strategy.
Review pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and settlement demands.
Prepare attorneys for depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials.
Ensure cases move efficiently through the litigation process.
Supervise associate attorneys, paralegals, and litigation staff.
Provide coaching, feedback, and professional development for legal team members.
Conduct case strategy meetings and litigation planning sessions.
Ensure team accountability for deadlines, quality of work, and client service.
Monitor caseloads and ensure cases are progressing appropriately.
Identify risks and opportunities in litigation strategy.
Maintain high-quality legal work product across the firm.
Ensure compliance with court rules, deadlines, and litigation procedures.
Oversee settlement negotiations and mediation preparation.
Develop settlement strategies designed to maximize client outcomes, including compensatory and punitive damages where applicable.
Review and approve settlement agreements.
Work with firm leadership to improve litigation systems, workflows, and processes.
Help develop internal protocols, templates, and best practices.
Participate in hiring and onboarding of attorneys and legal staff.
Support firm growth by helping scale litigation operations.
Serve as lead or supervising attorney on complex cases.
Participate in mediations, depositions, hearings, and trials as needed.
Ensure clients receive exceptional communication and advocacy throughout their cases.