Senior Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Associate Attorney for its Hammond, IN office. This position offers hybrid work options and is ideal for an attorney with over five years of litigation experience, particularly in insurance coverage. The role provides opportunities to work in various practice areas, including construction, bodily injury, professional malpractice, and mass torts.

Duties

• 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.

Requirements

• Good standing with the Indiana bar; Illinois license also preferred.
• Experience managing own caseload and handling all aspects of litigation.
• 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.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Indiana.

Skills

• Excellent research and analytical abilities.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in managing litigation caseloads.

Benefits

• Hybrid work options to support work-life balance.
• Access to in-house CLE programs and legal association membership support.
• Structured mentor program and community service involvement.
• Multiple health benefit options.
• Generous 401K matching and profit-sharing programs.

Headquartered in Edwardsville, Illinois, this law firm also has offices in five more locations in Illinois, Missouri, and Indiana, including offices in Chicago and Hammond. The firm offers a full range of legal services to its clients including antitrust law, environmental law, products liability, real estate, employment and labor law, personal injury, and workers' compensation. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized in the lists of Rising Stars and Super Lawyers.