Associate Attorney - Defense Litigation
$160k - $200kOrion Placement
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.
JPC-638
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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