Senior Associate Attorney - Insurance Defense

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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 candidates with over five years of litigation experience, particularly in insurance defense. The role provides opportunities to work across 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 from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Indiana; Illinois license preferred.

Skills

• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Proficient in legal research and analysis.
• Strong litigation and deposition skills.

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.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
200 South Wacker Drive, 31st Floor
Chicago
Illinois
United States 60606
Phone : (312) 321-9411
Fax : (213) 895-7306