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 attorneys 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 Positions
Practice Focus: Corporate and Business Law
Business planning and entity formationBusiness sales and acquisitions, including asset and equity transactionsCoordinating closings and working with clients, lenders, accountants, and other advisorsDrafting and reviewing operating agreements, articles, bylaws, and other governance documentsAdvising clients on day‐to‐day business matters and strategyAssisting with financing transactions and related mattersAssociates work directly with business clients and assist attorneys with research, drafting, and transaction management. Early client contact and practical problem‐solving are core aspects of this role.
Practice Focus: Trusts and Estates
Estate planning for individuals and familiesTax planning, elder law, asset protection and Medicare planningDrafting wills, trusts, and related planning documentsProbate and trust administrationAdvising clients on long‐term planning and wealth transferAssociates work closely with individuals and families on important life planning decisions, with meaningful client interaction and responsibility early in their practice.
Practice Focus: Litigation
Civil litigation in federal, state and local courtsDrafting pleadings, motions, and discoveryAssisting with depositions, hearings, and trial preparationLegal research and strategic analysis of claims and defensesWorking directly with clients to develop case strategy and manage disputesAssociates in this role will gain hands‐on litigation experience early, including court appearances and direct client interaction. The position offers meaningful responsibility from the outset, with mentoring from experienced trial attorneys and opportunities to develop strong advocacy and case management skills.
Practice Focus: Government and Municipal Law
Advising municipalities, boards, and public entities on governance and complianceAssisting with public meetings, ordinances, and resolutionsResearching and applying Indiana statutes related to local government and public administrationSupporting public finance, procurement, and land use mattersProviding day‐to‐day legal guidance to elected officials and administratorsAssociates 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.
Practice Focus: Real Estate
Commercial and residential real estate transactionsDrafting and reviewing purchase agreements, leases, and financing documentsTitle review and resolving title issuesAssisting with closings and coordinating with lenders and other partiesSupporting development projects, zoning, and land use mattersAssociates handle matters from contract through closing, with early client interaction and practical responsibility.
Practice Focus: Employment Law
Advising employers on day‐to‐day employment issues and risk managementDrafting and reviewing employment agreements, policies, and handbooksCounseling clients on hiring, discipline, termination, and compliance mattersAssisting with wage and hour, leave, and accommodation issuesSupporting responses to agency charges and employment‐related disputesAssisting with employment aspects of business transactionsAssociates work closely with business clients to provide practical, real‐time advice on personnel issues. The role includes meaningful client interaction and the opportunity to develop judgment in both proactive counseling and dispute‐related matters, with mentoring from experienced attorneys.
Applicants may indicate interest in one or more practice areas
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 salaryBonus pay401(k) and retirement contributionsHealth, dental, and vision insuranceHealth savings account and flexible spending accountLife insurancePaid time offQualifications
JD licensed in Indiana or with intent to pass the Indiana Bar and become licensed in IndianaStrong oral and written communication skillsExcellent analytical and problem‐solving abilitiesA strong work ethic and professional judgmentInterest in working closely with individual clients on important life and business mattersAbility to work independently and collaborativelyThis is a primarily on‐site 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: New attorney / entry‐level
Location: Goshen, Indiana
Company DescriptionYoder Ainlay Ulmer & Buckingham, LLP is a full service law firm with multiple specialized
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 attorneys 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 Positions
Practice Focus: Corporate and Business Law
Business planning and entity formationBusiness sales and acquisitions, including asset and equity transactionsCoordinating closings and working with clients, lenders, accountants, and other advisorsDrafting and reviewing operating agreements, articles, bylaws, and other governance documentsAdvising clients on day‐to‐day business matters and strategyAssisting with financing transactions and related mattersAssociates work directly with business clients and assist attorneys with research, drafting, and transaction management. Early client contact and practical problem‐solving are core aspects of this role.
Practice Focus: Trusts and Estates
Estate planning for individuals and familiesTax planning, elder law, asset protection and Medicare planningDrafting wills, trusts, and related planning documentsProbate and trust administrationAdvising clients on long‐term planning and wealth transferAssociates work closely with individuals and families on important life planning decisions, with meaningful client interaction and responsibility early in their practice.
Practice Focus: Litigation
Civil litigation in federal, state and local courtsDrafting pleadings, motions, and discoveryAssisting with depositions, hearings, and trial preparationLegal research and strategic analysis of claims and defensesWorking directly with clients to develop case strategy and manage disputesAssociates in this role will gain hands‐on litigation experience early, including court appearances and direct client interaction. The position offers meaningful responsibility from the outset, with mentoring from experienced trial attorneys and opportunities to develop strong advocacy and case management skills.
Practice Focus: Government and Municipal Law
Advising municipalities, boards, and public entities on governance and complianceAssisting with public meetings, ordinances, and resolutionsResearching and applying Indiana statutes related to local government and public administrationSupporting public finance, procurement, and land use mattersProviding day‐to‐day legal guidance to elected officials and administratorsAssociates 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.
Practice Focus: Real Estate
Commercial and residential real estate transactionsDrafting and reviewing purchase agreements, leases, and financing documentsTitle review and resolving title issuesAssisting with closings and coordinating with lenders and other partiesSupporting development projects, zoning, and land use mattersAssociates handle matters from contract through closing, with early client interaction and practical responsibility.
Practice Focus: Employment Law
Advising employers on day‐to‐day employment issues and risk managementDrafting and reviewing employment agreements, policies, and handbooksCounseling clients on hiring, discipline, termination, and compliance mattersAssisting with wage and hour, leave, and accommodation issuesSupporting responses to agency charges and employment‐related disputesAssisting with employment aspects of business transactionsAssociates work closely with business clients to provide practical, real‐time advice on personnel issues. The role includes meaningful client interaction and the opportunity to develop judgment in both proactive counseling and dispute‐related matters, with mentoring from experienced attorneys.
Applicants may indicate interest in one or more practice areas
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 salaryBonus pay401(k) and retirement contributionsHealth, dental, and vision insuranceHealth savings account and flexible spending accountLife insurancePaid time offQualifications
JD licensed in Indiana or with intent to pass the Indiana Bar and become licensed in IndianaStrong oral and written communication skillsExcellent analytical and problem‐solving abilitiesA strong work ethic and professional judgmentInterest in working closely with individual clients on important life and business mattersAbility to work independently and collaborativelyThis is a primarily on‐site 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: New attorney / entry‐level
Location: Goshen, Indiana
Company DescriptionYoder Ainlay Ulmer & Buckingham, LLP is a full service law firm with multiple specialized
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 attorneys 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 Positions
Practice Focus: Corporate and Business Law
Business planning and entity formationBusiness sales and acquisitions, including asset and equity transactionsCoordinating closings and working with clients, lenders, accountants, and other advisorsDrafting and reviewing operating agreements, articles, bylaws, and other governance documentsAdvising clients on day‐to‐day business matters and strategyAssisting with financing transactions and related mattersAssociates work directly with business clients and assist attorneys with research, drafting, and transaction management. Early client contact and practical problem‐solving are core aspects of this role.
Practice Focus: Trusts and Estates
Estate planning for individuals and familiesTax planning, elder law, asset protection and Medicare planningDrafting wills, trusts, and related planning documentsProbate and trust administrationAdvising clients on long‐term planning and wealth transferAssociates work closely with individuals and families on important life planning decisions, with meaningful client interaction and responsibility early in their practice.
Practice Focus: Litigation
Civil litigation in federal, state and local courtsDrafting pleadings, motions, and discoveryAssisting with depositions, hearings, and trial preparationLegal research and strategic analysis of claims and defensesWorking directly with clients to develop case strategy and manage disputesAssociates in this role will gain hands‐on litigation experience early, including court appearances and direct client interaction. The position offers meaningful responsibility from the outset, with mentoring from experienced trial attorneys and opportunities to develop strong advocacy and case management skills.
Practice Focus: Government and Municipal Law
Advising municipalities, boards, and public entities on governance and complianceAssisting with public meetings, ordinances, and resolutionsResearching and applying Indiana statutes related to local government and public administrationSupporting public finance, procurement, and land use mattersProviding day‐to‐day legal guidance to elected officials and administratorsAssociates 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.
Practice Focus: Real Estate
Commercial and residential real estate transactionsDrafting and reviewing purchase agreements, leases, and financing documentsTitle review and resolving title issuesAssisting with closings and coordinating with lenders and other partiesSupporting development projects, zoning, and land use mattersAssociates handle matters from contract through closing, with early client interaction and practical responsibility.
Practice Focus: Employment Law
Advising employers on day‐to‐day employment issues and risk managementDrafting and reviewing employment agreements, policies, and handbooksCounseling clients on hiring, discipline, termination, and compliance mattersAssisting with wage and hour, leave, and accommodation issuesSupporting responses to agency charges and employment‐related disputesAssisting with employment aspects of business transactionsAssociates work closely with business clients to provide practical, real‐time advice on personnel issues. The role includes meaningful client interaction and the opportunity to develop judgment in both proactive counseling and dispute‐related matters, with mentoring from experienced attorneys.
Applicants may indicate interest in one or more practice areas
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 salaryBonus pay401(k) and retirement contributionsHealth, dental, and vision insuranceHealth savings account and flexible spending accountLife insurancePaid time offQualifications
JD licensed in Indiana or with intent to pass the Indiana Bar and become licensed in IndianaStrong oral and written communication skillsExcellent analytical and problem‐solving abilitiesA strong work ethic and professional judgmentInterest in working closely with individual clients on important life and business mattersAbility to work independently and collaborativelyThis is a primarily on‐site 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: New attorney / entry‐level
Location: Goshen, Indiana
Company DescriptionYoder Ainlay Ulmer & Buckingham, LLP is a full service law firm with multiple specialized
