Career Opportunities
Ice Miller's current job openings in our professional staff team are listed below.
Please direct any questions or inquiries to the Firm's Staff Hiring & Development Supervisor, Ashley Davis.
Ice Miller is an equal opportunity employer. This means the Firm maintains a policy of employing, assigning and advancing each individual on the basis of his or her own merit without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, creed, marital status, citizenship status or any other unlawful factor. This commitment to equal opportunity applies to all aspects of employment including selection, training, assignment, promotion, compensation, transfer, performance evaluation, administration of personnel policies, discipline, and discharge.
Legal Services Assistant
Location: New York
Pay Type: Hourly
Department: Litigation
Job Description:
Ice Miller LLP, a national law firm, is seeking a Legal Services Assistant to provide support to a group of attorneys. Successful candidates will be eager to learn multiple practice areas, adopt firm technology, and contribute to high performing team.
Essential Job Duties:
•Support all aspects of administrative practice, including legal and non-legal processes with focus on exceptional client service
•Analyze, adopt and proactively use firm technology tools to enhance efficiency in all aspects of legal and non-legal processes
•Assist assignments with technology needs
•Prepare and draft correspondence, memos, and legal documents according to legal staff and firm requirements using word processing and document management systems
•Proofread and edit documents to ensure appropriate formatting, grammar, punctuation, and spelling, creating a finished product that is processed for attorney, client or court consumption
•Manage scheduling of meetings, appointments, due dates, client-related activities, and case dates on electronic calendars for multiple legal assignments
•Manage data in integrated databases that contain client and matter information for multiple legal assignments including, but not limited to, the contact management system, document management system, the docketing system, the time and billing system, the knowledge management system and the electronic mail system complying with established Firm/Practice Group policies and procedures
•Organize and maintain files, both electronic and physical, within the guidelines set by the firm
•Answer, provide assistance during, and appropriately direct telephone calls for legal assignments as needed
•Maintain positive relations with external clients, internal clients and co-workers and contribute to the team structure to assist with overflow and specialized tasks within guidelines set by the firm
Minimum Requirements:
•High school diploma required
•Previous administrative experience in the legal industry required
•Willingness and ability to learn multiple practice areas within the law firm
•Proficient or intermediate experience using Microsoft Office products, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
•Ability to prioritize work and balance multiple projects and deadlines
•Continuous learner who is adaptable and proactive
•Contributes to a working group and provides reliable service to a diverse group of professionals
•Ability to maintain a professional demeanor, exhibit sound judgement, use discretion, and maintain confidentiality
•Ability to exhibit problem-solving skills and demonstrate initiative
•Excellent clerical skills and knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation
•Exceptional client service skills in person, over the phone, and via email
•Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work independently and proactively
•Ability to work with a diverse group of professionals across all offices
•Must be able to perform all essential duties
Candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the United States. In addition, candidates must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19, except those who have an approved medical or religious exemption.
Ice Miller LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Strategic Pricing and Profitability Analyst
Location: Chicago,Indianapolis
Pay Type: Salary
Department: Accounting
Job Description:
Under the direct supervision and guidance of the Pricing Manager, the Strategic Pricing and Profitability Analyst will assist with a wide range of finance operational responsibilities and play a leading role in driving and reinforcing profitability goals. The employee must be capable of working in a fast-paced environment with time-sensitive materials and maintain strict confidentiality due to the nature of the position.
Essential Job Duties:
-Trusted Businses Advisor
•Develop into a subject matter expert in the firm’s profitability application and provide consultation and analytic insight to stakeholders that allow them to advance profitability goals meaningfully
•Play an essential role in further developing and evangelizing the firm’s profitability initiatives that seek to achieve profitability goals and that are within the firm’s guidelines
•Coach attorneys and business development professionals on strategic pricing options and profitability levers in sessions that are one-on-one, in a group setting, or recorded for training purposes
•Model pricing scenarios and communicate the risks, opportunities, and projected outcomes that derive from various billing arrangements
•Play an active and participatory role in crafting a response that meets the client’s pricing objectives as stated in a Request for Proposal (RFP) or Request for Information (RFI)
•Research and analyze profitability and realization trends by practice group, client fee agreement, and billing attorney with an express ability to convey findings to a broad group of personnel with varying degrees of financial comprehension
•Compile ad hoc profit margin and pricing analyses into clearly and concisely crafted reports and visuals that permit the requestor to digest the information seamlessly.
•Assess client or attorney proposals for accuracy and acceptable realization and profitability margins
•Demonstrate strong business partnering by participating in and leading pricing and profitability discussions that rely on data sets and expert analysis supporting the annual client fee agreement renewal process.
•Research industry benchmarks and economic trends to identify pricing and profitability trends and opportunities for commercial improvements
•Interpret competitive intelligence data to propose comparable timekeeper rates given the input variables.
-Strategic Pricing and Profitability Team Operational Excellence
•Participate in opportunities to develop best practices that rely on standardization and automation with an eye toward improving and streamlining the internal customer user experience
•Work in a positive, collaborative and professional team environment that seeks to continuously improve enterprise-wide methodologies and processes by maximizing the myriad of advanced processing capabilities that the firm’s financial systems and tools offer
•Continually work to ensure quality and accuracy of work product and take actionable approaches to drive operational excellence
•Monitor the intake of new matters to ensure the appropriate rates are implemented and client fee agreement is archived accordingly
•Catalog alternative fee agreement options and monitor performance against negotiated fee agreements
•Play an integral role in coordinating the annual review of client and matter rate agreements by ensuring timekeeper rates and client fee agreements are implemented timely and accurately in the firm’s financial system application
•Generate complex recurring reports and seek to refine the reporting approach to achieve increased efficiencie
•Manage projects assigned by the Chief Operating Officer and other members of the Business Services management team.
Minimum Requirements:
•Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field preferred
•Understanding of general accounting principles inclusive of well-developed mathematical and analytical skills.
•Previous experience in the legal industry a plus
•Proficient in Microsoft Office with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel
•Able to scrutinize granular data and extract summarized and meaningful findings
•Ability to multi-task and effectively manage time
•Must have strong attention to detail
•Ability to work collaboratively with a team as well as independently with minimal supervision and to prioritize duties and use good judgment
•Strong interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with a diverse group of people, both on the phone and in person. Must be able to work with individuals at all levels of the organization
•After-hours and weekend work will be required on occasion as the workload requires
•Must be able to perform all essential duties
Candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the United States. In addition, candidates must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19, except those who have an approved medical or religious exemption.
Ice Miller LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Legal Services Assistant
Location: Chicago
Pay Type: Hourly
Department: Business
Job Description:
Ice Miller LLP, a national law firm, is seeking a Legal Services Assistant with transactional experience to support multiple attorneys in our Business practice group. Candidates must possess strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail to be successful in this position.
Essential Job Duties:
•Manage all aspects of administrative practice, including legal and non-legal processes
•Prepare and process outgoing correspondence through email, regular mail/overnight delivery, or fax; arrange for specialized mail or courier services as required
•Monitor, organize and prioritize ongoing client projects
•Manage electronic execution of documents using DocuSign
•Organize and maintain files, both electronic and physical, within the guidelines set by the firm.
•Answer, provide assistance during, and appropriately direct telephone calls for legal assignments as needed
•Manage scheduling of meetings, appointments, due dates, client-related activities, and case dates on electronic calendars for multiple legal assignments
•Handle administrative tasks such as reimbursements, as well as coordinate travel, meetings, and conference calls including IT and facilities set-ups
•Proofread documents to ensure appropriate formatting, grammar, punctuation, and spelling
•Maintain positive relations with internal clients and co-workers and contribute to the self-directed team structure to assist with overflow and specialized tasks within guidelines set by the firm
Minimum Requirements:
•Two years of corporate or transactional experience as a legal services assistant or other legal support position preferred
•High school diploma required
•Excellent clerical skills and knowledge of grammar, spelling and punctuation
•Strong technology skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
•Excellent client service skills in person, over the phone and via email
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills in dealing with a diverse group of professionals
•Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work independently and proactively
•Ability to maintain strict confidentiality while dealing with internal and client data
•Ability to work in the office and remotely, with the appropriate internet capabilities as directed
•Must be able to perform all essential job duties
Candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the United States. In addition, candidates must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19, except those who have an approved medical or religious exemption.
Ice Miller LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Legal Services Assistant
Location: Columbus
Pay Type: Hourly
Department: Bankruptcy & Financial Restructuring
Job Description:
Ice Miller LLP, a national law firm, is seeking a Legal Secretary with bankruptcy litigation experience to support multiple attorneys in our bankruptcy practice group. Candidates must possess strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail to be successful in this position.
Essential Job Duties:
•Manage all aspects of administrative practice, including legal and non-legal processes
•Prepare and draft correspondence, memos, and legal documents according to legal staff and Firm requirements using word processing and document management systems
•Prepare and process outgoing correspondence through email, regular mail/overnight delivery, or fax; arrange for specialized mail or courier services as required
•Monitor, organize and prioritize ongoing client projects
•Maintain files, both electronic and physical, within the guidelines set by the firm
•Handle administrative tasks such as reimbursements, as well as coordinate travel, meetings, and conference calls including IT and facilities set-ups
•E-file in federal and state courts
•Answer, provide assistance during, and appropriately direct telephone calls for legal assignments as needed
•Manage scheduling of meetings, appointments, due dates, client-related activities, and case dates on electronic calendars for multiple legal assignments
•Proofread documents to ensure appropriate formatting, grammar, punctuation, and spelling
•Maintain positive relations with internal clients and co-workers and contribute to the self-directed team structure to assist with overflow and specialized tasks within guidelines set by the firm
Minimum Requirements:
•High school diploma required
•Minimum of three years of experience as a bankruptcy/litigation legal secretary
•General familiarity with federal bankruptcy filings, such as motions, applications, certifications, and briefs preferred
•Ability to prioritize work and balance multiple projects and deadlines
•Excellent clerical skills and knowledge of grammar, spelling and punctuation
•Exceptional customer service skills in person, over the phone and via email
•Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work independently and proactively
•Computer proficient, intermediate or advanced experience using Microsoft Office products such as Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
•Must be able to perform all essential duties
Candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the United States. In addition, candidates must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19, except those who have an approved medical or religious exemption.
Ice Miller is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Billing Analyst
Location: Chicago,Columbus,DuPage County, Illinois,Indianapolis,New York,Philadelphia,Washington D.C.
Pay Type: Hourly
Department: Accounting
Job Description:
Ice Miller, LLP is seeking an experienced Billing Analyst to join our team. The Billing Analyst will provide high level support to our practice groups, manage the delivery and processing of invoices through various electronic systems, and work collaboratively with the pricing team to advise attorneys on the firm’s pricing and fee options as needed. This position requires excellent attention to detail and effective communication across teams. The employee must be capable of working in a fast-paced environment with time-sensitive materials and maintain strict confidentiality due to the nature of the position.
Essential Job Duties:
•Perform full-cycle billing functions for attorneys including but not limited to bills, client statements, audit letters, third party, and non-client disbursements
•Liaise with attorneys and practice group leaders regarding billing requirements and delinquent and partial billing
•Provide insight and guidance to practice group leaders and partners regarding pricing options to maximize profitability
•Manage client billing cycles and be knowledgeable about client contractual agreements and relationships
•Proactively seek ways to improve billing process
•Monitor and update new clients and maters for required billing guidelines, invoice formats/settings, discount and rate arrangements
•Handle mid month and month end proforma runs with assistance from billing supervisor
•Demonstrate an ability to be proactive and provide best-in-class service to attorneys, staff, vendors and clients by being professional and responsive
•Understand the Firm’s electronic billing system and process ebilling invoices as needed
•Identify trends and issues with performance in relation to practice group profitability and client fee agreements
•Ensure data accuracy in intake process
•Understand and utilize systems to maintain information
•Run reports, analyze data and prepare spreadsheets
•Provide training on new software
•Lead billing and timekeeping system-related orientation sessions for new team members
•Assist in developing procedures and documentation
•Compare and analyze financial data to propose billing solutions
•Review and understand discounting, rates, pricing, and volume discounts
•Stay up to date and educate attorneys on the firm’s alternative fee options
•Handle billing spark box and overflow as needed
•Acts as a backup to team members and be proactive in assisting others to ensure deadlines are met timely
•Process electronic invoicing of clients using client-determined external websites
•Process and mail final copies of invoices (in all formats)
•Understand technical aspects of billing software and utilize systems to maintain information
•Resolve inquiries and issues related to billing functions
•Bring aging WIP to Management’s attention and analyze for handling twice a year; mainly during year end close
•Performs other duties as assigned or required to meet Firm goals and objectives
Minimum Requirements:
•Associates or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting related field preferred; High School Diploma required
•Strong bookkeeping background
•Must be a self-starter with a high level of initiative
•Experience of electronic billing sites and eBillingHub, required
•Experience of Ledes and XML formats, required
•Prior experience working in a professional services or law firm setting, preferred
•Continuous learner seeking out additional supervisory responsibilities
•Strong analytical skills and ability to use data for process improvement and efficiencies
•Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products
•Able to adapt to fast pace work environment
•Ability to multi-task and effectively manage time
•Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects
•Strong technology skills and ability to learn and teach others new software
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills
•Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and to prioritize duties and use good judgment
•Strong interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with a diverse group of people, both on the phone and in person
•Integral team player for the billing team
•Must be able to perform all essential duties
Candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the United States. In addition, candidates must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19, except those who have an approved medical or religious exemption.
Ice Miller is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Legal Services Assistant
Location: Columbus
Pay Type: Hourly
Department: Core Support
Job Description:
Our Core Support Team Legal Services Assistants work as a high-functioning team to provide legal administrative support to our attorneys and paralegals. This role is perfect for the tech-savvy professional who likes learning and utilizing technology to build efficiency. An advanced level of document technical expertise and experience with the Microsoft Office suite will allow you to build your legal support skill set and ensure our clients receive best-in-class service.
Essential Job Duties:
•Support all aspects of administrative practice, including legal and non-legal processes with focus on exceptional client service
•Incorporate technology and utilize firm resources to provide efficient, best-in-class support to attorneys and paralegals
•Prepare correspondence, memos, and legal documents according to Firm standards using the current word processing and document management systems
•Manage the preparation and coordination of complex document production while utilizing technology platforms and other firm resources to streamline processes and reduce turnaround time
•Maintain pertinent case data to ensure all deadlines and filings are met
•Manage assignments from attorneys and paralegals by providing estimated timelines to complete including progress updates
•Research information as instructed by Associates and Paralegals
•Communicate with other members of the team regarding workload, deadlines, and upcoming assignments to ensure the team is functioning efficiently at all times
•File and provide case support
•Manage electronic filings
•Respond to special project requests from the Hub timekeepers and Group Leader
•Provide outstanding assistance to new Associates and Paralegals and familiarize them with the Core Support Team processes and how to efficiently utilize an assistant
•Collaborate with Core Support Team Members regarding distribution of tasks to ensure equitable workloads, utilizing the Firm’s specified task tracking software
•Maintain strict confidentiality for all information and case data received
•Contribute to the collaborative, self-directed team and provide backup to team members as needed
Minimum Requirements:
•High School diploma required
•Minimum of two years of customer service experience, preferably in a professional services environment
•Real estate, corporate or public finance experience preferred
•Document production experience preferred
•Advanced technology knowledge and experience using Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
•Experience with e-filing in both state and federal courts preferred
•Excellent clerical skills and knowledge of grammar, spelling and punctuation
•Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work in a team environment
•Exceptional customer service skills in person, over the phone and via email
•Ability to work with a diverse group of professionals across all offices
•Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines
Candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the United States. In addition, candidates must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19, except those who have an approved medical or religious exemption.
Ice Miller is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Network Engineer
Location: Indianapolis
Pay Type: Salary
Department: Information Technology
Job Description:
The Network Engineer is responsible for collaborating on the design and architecture of the Firm's LAN/WAN and telecommunications environment while executing the ongoing maintenance of the overall network. This position provides technical expertise for enterprise integrated, converged network including Global MPLS, wireless, router, switch and firewall configuration, support and security.
Essential Job Duties:
•Configure, troubleshoot, and monitor network related infrastructure including wireless controllers, routers, switches, voice and network based firewalls
•Maintain and optimize the organization's LAN/WAN infrastructure, IPS/IDS and firewalls
•Manage DNS through third party
•Analyze network traffic, identifying methods for optimization
•Coordinate and maintain QOS levels with the IT team
•Serve as a resource for Tier II-III-level Service Desk Support issues to assist in timely resolution on all Cisco and related application issues
•Create and maintain documentation for all system processes and procedures to ensure standardization and compliance
Minimum Requirements:
•Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering or related field required; or 5 years of equivalent combination of education and work experience
•Understanding of the Security Principles of Network Architecture
•Expert working knowledge of LAN/ WAN, IDS/IPS and Layer 7 firewall
•Minimum CCNA, CCNP level preferred
•Legal industry technical experience a plus
•Able to work within a diverse team to achieve project, departmental, and business goals
•Must be able to perform all essential duties
Candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the United States. In addition, candidates must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19, except those who have an approved medical or religious exemption.
Ice Miller is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Network Administrator
Location: Indianapolis
Pay Type: Salary
Department: Information Technology
Job Description:
The Network Administrator will monitor and provide maintenance to the Firm's Network environments, including all technological components such as software, hardware and related infrastructure. The employee will ensure that our network is available, secure, and has sufficient capacity for the business of the Firm.
Essential Job Duties:
•Maintain plans and procedures for configuration back-up and restoration for firewalls, switches, routers and additional essential enterprise network equipment
•Assist in the maintenance of the Firm's Data Center Colocation Network topology as well as on site Network and Server rooms.
•Monitor Cisco LAN/WAN connectivity
•Utilize Multi-Layer switching technology
•Assist in management and configuration of Wireless routers , controllers and access points
•Assist with data center operations, procedures and control mechanisms
•Maintain hardware and software standards as dictated by the Director
•Perform system maintenance; ensure minimal impact to internal and external customers
•Serve as a resource for Tier II-level Service Desk Support issues to assist in timely resolution on all Network related issues.
•Assist with the documentation of all architecture, configuration, process and procedures to ensure standardization
•Creation of reporting through monitoring tools
Minimum Requirements:
•Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Computer Engineering or related field required; or 5 years of equivalent work experience
•Significant experience troubleshooting network connectivity and routing issues
•Demonstrated knowledge of network security technology
•Knowledge Firewall technology and configuration
•Understanding of QOS configuration supporting telecommunications, application performance and video conference traffic
•Legal industry technical experience a plus
•Able to work within an Infrastructure team, relating how all technologies must work together.
•Must be able to perform all essential duties
Candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the United States. In addition, candidates must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19, except those who have an approved medical or religious exemption.
Ice Miller is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Director of Benefits and Compensation
Location: Indianapolis
Pay Type: Salary
Department: Human Resources
Job Description:
The Director of Benefits and Compensation is responsible for leading the benefits, compensation functions as well as providing support for staff employee relations efforts for the Firm. This person should have the capability to develop plans and implement systems and processes that meet all state and federal laws. The person must have the ability to maintain strict confidentiality due to the nature of the job.
Essential Duties:
•Oversee the Benefits Program, lead open enrollment sessions, and conduct an annual re-evaluation of the program and policies for effectiveness and adherence to new laws and regulations
•Liaise with Firm Management, vendors and investment committee regarding benefit selection, implementation, and communication
•Stay abreast of HR best practices and make recommendations for improvement
•Ensure compliance with federal, state and local compensation laws and regulations for benefit and compensation plans
•Liaise with Firm management and vendors to develop the compensation system, ensuring that all positions adhere to the FLSA, are tested for bias, and have competitive salary bands
•Act as a compensation business partner, strategic solution provider and expert advisor to business and people leaders by combining in-depth knowledge of compensation principles, understanding of the business and market landscape and detailed analysis/models
•Perform proactive data and analytics to support various compensation assessment initiatives and provide recommendations to HR and business leadership
•Manage compensation programs such as merit planning and bonus pay administration
•Effectively train leaders and colleagues in compensation practices and policies
•Assesses jobs and their respective duties to determine classifications and appropriate salary ranges for the workforce
•Assist with employee relations issues, including investigations, performance improvement plans, write-ups, terminations, and separation agreements
•Oversees the participation in salary surveys and monitors salary survey data to ensure corporate compensation objectives are achieved
•Provides advice to firm staff and leadership including Accounting on pay decisions, policy interpretations, and job evaluations
Minimum Requirements:
•Bachelor's Degree in an HR or related field preferred; High School Diploma required
•Minimum of 8 to 10 years of human resources experience, preferably generalist experience
•Ability to manage and administer a broad range of tasks including resolving complaints and counseling managers and employees on the interpretation of policies
•Ability to prepare written reports, correspondences, and presentations to executive staff and other Firm personnel as needed
•Ability to build and maintain positive relationships internally and externally
•Extensive knowledge of applicable state and federal employment laws and governmental compliance requirements; knowledge of immigration laws and processes a plus
•Excellent written and verbal communications skills
•Ability to perform essential job duties
Candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the United States. In addition, candidates must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19, except those who have an approved medical or religious exemption.
Ice Miller is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Legal Services Assistant
Location: Indianapolis
Pay Type: Hourly
Department: Employee Benefits
Job Description:
Ice Miller LLP, a national law firm, is seeking a Legal Services Assistant in our Workplace Solutions group to provide support for our Employee Benefits attorneys. Successful candidates will have exceptional document production skills, be eager to learn, adopt firm technology, and contribute to a high performing team.
Essential Job Duties:
•Support all aspects of administrative practice, including legal and non-legal processes with focus on exceptional client service
•Prepare and draft correspondence, memos, and legal documents including multi-page policy manuals according to legal staff and firm requirements using word processing and document management systems
•Prepare and process outgoing correspondence through email, regular mail/overnight delivery, or fax; arrange for specialized mail or courier services as required
•Monitor, organize and prioritize ongoing client projects
•Assist assignments with technology needs and use firm technology to complete tasks
•Organize and maintain files, both electronic and physical, within the guidelines set by the firm
•Proofread and edit documents to ensure appropriate formatting, grammar, punctuation, and spelling, creating a finished product that is processed for attorney, client or court consumption
•Answer, provide assistance during, and appropriately direct telephone calls for legal assignments as needed
•Maintain data in integrated databases that contain client and matter information for multiple legal assignments including, but not limited to, the contact management system, document management system, the docketing system, the time and billing system, the knowledge management system and the electronic mail system complying with established Firm/Practice Group policies and procedures
•Maintain positive relations with external clients, internal clients and co-workers and contribute to the team structure to assist with overflow and specialized tasks within guidelines set by the firm
Minimum Requirements:
•High school diploma required
•Minimum of 2 years of document production experience preferred
•Ability to prioritize work and balance multiple tasks and deadlines
•Proficient or intermediate experience using Microsoft Office products, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint
•Excellent clerical skills and knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation
•Exceptional client service skills in person, over the phone, and via email
•Exceptional attention to detail
•Ability to work both independently and proactively as well as collaboratively within a team structure
•Willingness and ability to learn multiple practice areas within the law firm, as needed
•Ability to work with a diverse group of professionals across all offices
•Ability to maintain a professional demeanor, exhibit sound judgement, use discretion, and maintain confidentiality
•Must be able to perform all essential duties
Candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the United States. In addition, candidates must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19, except those who have an approved medical or religious exemption.
Ice Miller LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Zoning Specialist
Location: Indianapolis
Pay Type: Salary
Department: Real Estate
Job Description:
Ice Miller is seeking candidates with law firm zoning experience for a position in our Real Estate Group. The Zoning Specialist will provide support to the attorneys that practice land use law. This practice includes representing clients pursuing zone map amendments (re-zonings) before plan commissions and legislative bodies as well as clients pursuing variances, special exceptions, special uses, contingent uses and administrative appeals before boards of zoning appeals. It also includes annexation work, work before historic preservation commissions, and hearings before drainage boards and other boards and commissions of local governmental units in Indiana. Occasionally, work supporting counties or municipalities will occur, including assistance with annexation and text amendments to zoning ordinances.
Candidates must be highly motivated, with a strong work ethic, exceptional attention to detail, strong writing skills, able to work independently, and be able to meet strict deadlines.
Essential Job Duties:
•Drafting zoning and other land use applications, notices, correspondence, findings of fact and other documents required in the zoning process
•Drafting Planned unit development ordinances, text amendments and land use plans
•Preparing reports and presentations for public hearings
•Assisting with tracking and meeting zoning deadlines
•Maintaining the Zoning Ordinances and Rules of Procedure of various jurisdictions
•Assisting in the review and analysis of zoning ordinances, subdivision control ordinances and existing permits and approvals
•Drafting of written commitments
•Communications with planning staff and clients with respect to pending matters
•Attending public hearings and, when appropriate, present matters when requested
•Other duties may be assigned as reasonably expected
Minimum Requirements:
•Highschool Degree required
•Degree from a Planning Accreditation Board accredited University preferred
•Membership in the Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning preferred
•Experience as a planner for a county or municipality in Indiana or as a zoning specialist at a law firm preferred
•Highly motivated with a strong work ethic
•Exceptional attention to details
•Ability to work independently
•Strong organizational and communication skills and the ability to interact with a diverse group of professionals
•Must be able to perform all essential duties
Candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the United States. In addition, candidates must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19, except those who have an approved medical or religious exemption.
Ice Miller LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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