Junior Partner needed for Hammond office

A law firm is seeking a Junior Partner for their Hammond, IN office. The Junior Partner will primarily focus on defense litigation with experience in insurance coverage preferred. They will independently manage a litigation caseload, attend court hearings in multiple counties, and ensure deadlines are met. Strong litigation skills, deposition experience, and excellent communication skills are essential.

Duties:

• Independently manage a litigation caseload, handling cases from inception to resolution.
• Attend court hearings in various counties and courthouses.
• Monitor routine case files to maintain deadlines and investigate legal matters.
• Research, analyze, and interpret legal sources such as statutes, rules, court decisions, and legal opinions.
• Assist with document review and preparation.
• Conduct depositions and other discovery activities.
• Collaborate with partners and other team members on case strategies and tactics.

Requirements:

• Good standing with the Indiana Bar; Illinois license preferred.
• 7+ years of relevant litigation experience.
• Defense litigation experience, particularly in insurance coverage (preferred).
• Experience managing own caseload and handling all aspects of litigation.
• Strong organization and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Deposition experience (required).
• Interest in litigating in other fields of practice.

Education:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

Good standing with the Indiana Bar; Illinois license preferred.

Skills:

• Strong litigation skills.
• Ability to independently manage a caseload.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in legal research tools.
• Deposition experience.

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.