Location Goshen, Indiana
Yoder Ainlay Ulmer & Buckingham, LLP is a full-service law firm with multiple specialized practice groups. We are seeking JD candidates of Indiana-licensed or intending to become an Indiana-licensed attorney to join our Goshen, Indiana office.
Associates at our firm take on meaningful responsibility early in their careers. This includes direct client contact, managing discrete matters, and developing practical judgment with guidance from experienced attorneys. Our model prioritizes hands-on learning, strong mentorship, and long-term professional growth.
Our positions offer exposure to a variety of legal matters, with the opportunity to focus on one or more practice areas based on interest and firm needs.
The Position:
Practice Focus: 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 and public administration
- Supporting public finance, procurement, and land use matters
- Providing day-to-day legal guidance to elected officials and administrators
Associates in this role will work closely with public clients on practical legal issues that impact their communities. The position offers early responsibility, direct interaction with decision-makers, and the opportunity to develop judgment in a highly relationship-driven practice.
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation during the first year is competitive with firms in similar markets. The firm offers a bonus structure tied to productivity and performance, and compensation can increase quickly for attorneys who are motivated, efficient, and capable.
The firm offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Competitive salary
- Bonus pay
- 401(k) and retirement contributions
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Health savings account and flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Qualifications
- JD licensed in Indiana or with intent to pass the Indiana Bar and become licensed in Indiana
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- A strong work ethic and professional judgment
- Interest in working closely with individual clients on important life and business matters
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
This is a primarily onsite position at our Goshen, Indiana office. Limited remote work may be possible, but regular in-office presence is expected.
About Our Firm & Culture
Goshen is a small city in North Central Indiana, with a vibrant culture- close to South Bend and Notre Dame and 100 miles from Chicago. For 70 years, Yoder Ainlay has provided legal expertise grounded in Midwestern pragmatism. Our attorneys serve clients across a wide range of industries and practice areas, adapting to changing legal and economic conditions while maintaining a client‐focused philosophy and a tradition of excellence.
Civic engagement and community involvement have been hallmarks of the firm since its formation. Our attorneys and staff actively support local organizations and charitable initiatives, approaching pro bono and community work with the same dedication and integrity that define our compensated legal services.
We do not hire merely to meet short-term needs. We seek attorneys interested in building a long-term professional home, developing strong client relationships, and growing with the firm.
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday–Friday +
Experience Level: 2-4 years of experience in practice area
Location: Goshen, Indiana
To Apply: Submit your resume, transcript, and a cover letter to careers@ya.law. We look forward to receiving your application.