Associate Attorney

Job Description

A well-established Midwest insurance defense firm is seeking litigation associates to join its Merrillville office, with a primary focus on general liability and transportation litigation .

We're seeking attorneys with 1–10 years of civil litigation experience .

The firm moves efficiently and is typically able to take candidates from initial conversation to decision within approximately two weeks.

Practice Focus

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• Medical malpractice defense
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• General liability
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• Trucking/commercial transportation litigation
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• Civil rights defense
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• Insurance defense
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Responsibilities

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• Draft pleadings, motions and written discovery
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• Conduct legal research and motion practice
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• Take and defend depositions (experience dependent)
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• Attend hearings, mediations and court appearances
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• Communicate directly with clients and insurance carriers
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• Participate in trial preparation and litigation strategy
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Qualifications

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• J.D. from an accredited law school
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• Indiana Bar admission
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• 1–10 years of litigation experience
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• Strong legal writing and analytical skills
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• Insurance defense experience is a plus but not required
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Why This Role

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• Broad litigation practice with excellent variety
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• Direct mentorship from experienced trial attorneys
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• Early courtroom exposure
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• Manageable caseloads (generally 30–40 active matters)
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• Hybrid schedule
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• Unlimited PTO
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• Profit sharing and performance bonuses
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Compensation

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• Approximately $100,000–150,000+, depending on experience, plus production-based bonus opportunities.
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Confidential inquiries welcome.