A well-established Midwest insurance defense firm is seeking litigation associates to join its Merrillville office, with a primary focus on general liability and transportation litigation.
We're seeking attorneys with 1–10 years of civil litigation experience.
The firm moves efficiently and is typically able to take candidates from initial conversation to decision within approximately two weeks.
Practice Focus
- Medical malpractice defense
- General liability
- Trucking/commercial transportation litigation
- Civil rights defense
- Insurance defense
Responsibilities
- Draft pleadings, motions and written discovery
- Conduct legal research and motion practice
- Take and defend depositions (experience dependent)
- Attend hearings, mediations and court appearances
- Communicate directly with clients and insurance carriers
- Participate in trial preparation and litigation strategy
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Indiana Bar admission
- 1–10 years of litigation experience
- Strong legal writing and analytical skills
- Insurance defense experience is a plus but not required
Why This Role
- Broad litigation practice with excellent variety
- Direct mentorship from experienced trial attorneys
- Early courtroom exposure
- Manageable caseloads (generally 30–40 active matters)
- Hybrid schedule
- Unlimited PTO
- Profit sharing and performance bonuses
Compensation
- Approximately $100,000–150,000+, depending on experience, plus production-based bonus opportunities.
Confidential inquiries welcome.
Associate Attorney in Merrillville at Stone Legal Recruitment
This position is listed as full time and hybrid. It was posted 2 days ago.