Sr. Associate Attorney - Insurance Defense

Job Description

Job Description

HeplerBroom LLC, a large defense firm, is currently seeking an Indiana licensed Attorney of Counsel with 5+ years of relevant litigation experience for our Hammond, IN, office; hybrid work options available.

This is an ideal opportunity for an attorney with defense litigation experience in the field of insurance coverage (preferred). This is also an ideal opportunity for a candidate who would like to gain experience working in several different practice areas, including construction, bodily injury, professional malpractice, and mass torts.

Why HeplerBroom:

• Competitive Compensation: Attractive base salary reviewed annually, associate bonus program, and year-end bonus recognizing non-billable efforts such as pro bono work and professional development.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid work options to support work-life balance.
• Professional Development: Access to in-house CLE programs, legal association membership support, structured mentor program, and community service involvement.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple health benefit options, generous 401K matching, and profit-sharing programs.
• Dynamic Work Environment: Join a team of highly qualified and dedicated professionals committed to delivering the highest level of client service and strategic legal solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently manage a litigation caseload from start to finish
• Attend court hearings in various counties and courthouses
• Monitor case files to ensure deadlines are met; investigate facts and legal matters to determine causes of action
• Research, analyze, and interpret law sources such as statutes, rules, regulations, ordinances, court decisions, and legal opinions
• Assist with document review

Ideal candidate:

• Good standing with the Indiana bar; Illinois license also preferred
• Experience managing own caseload, handling all aspects of litigation, and an interest in litigating in other fields of practice
• Strong organization and communication skills, both verbal and written. Must be able to provide writing samples
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Deposition experience (required)
• Strong litigation skills

HeplerBroom is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, or any basis prohibited by state or federal law.