Associate Attorney - Defense Litigation

Pay: $160,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Step into a high-impact defense litigation role with the runway to grow into a Jr. Partner path
• Handle a true “run your own cases” seat with meaningful responsibility and autonomy
• Gain exposure across multiple litigation areas beyond one narrow specialty
• Hybrid flexibility while staying close to the team, mentorship, and courtroom work
• Strong total comp with bonuses, profit-sharing, and excellent long-term benefits

Location

Hybrid role based in Hammond, Indiana, with a mix of in-office collaboration and work-from-home flexibility.

Note

Candidates must be licensed and in good standing in Indiana and have 12+ years of relevant litigation experience, including deposition experience.

About Our Client

Our client is a large, well-established defense firm known for strategic advocacy and exceptional client service. The firm values integrity, collaboration, and professional development, offering attorneys the support, mentorship, and resources needed to build long-term careers while doing sophisticated litigation work.

Job Description

• Independently manage a litigation caseload from start to finish
• Attend hearings in various counties and courthouses
• Drive deadlines, case strategy, and next steps across active matters
• Research and analyze statutes, rules, regulations, and case law to support litigation strategy
• Assist with document review and case development as needed
• Work across practice areas including insurance coverage, construction, bodily injury, professional malpractice, and mass torts

Qualifications

• Active Indiana Bar license in good standing (Illinois license preferred)
• 12+ years of relevant defense litigation experience
• Deposition experience required
• Proven ability to manage a caseload independently
• Strong legal writing skills and ability to provide writing samples
• Strong organization, communication, and analytical skills

Why You’ll Love Working Here

You’ll join a team that invests in attorney growth through mentorship, CLE access, and real professional development. The firm rewards strong performance and non-billable contributions, supports work-life balance through hybrid options, and provides excellent benefits and long-term upside.

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Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance