Associate Attorney

Stone Legal Recruitment; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Profit sharing

Production-based bonuses

Job summary

Stone Legal Recruitment seeks an attorney to join a well-established Midwest insurance defense firm as a litigation associate in Merrillville, focusing on general liability and transportation matters. Candidates should have 1–10 years of civil litigation experience and strong legal writing skills.

The firm offers rapid decision timelines and supportive mentorship.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• 1–10 years of litigation experience.
• Strong legal writing and analytical skills.
• Insurance defense experience is a plus but not required.

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

Skills

General liability

Transportation litigation

Litigation experience

Legal writing

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

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

• General liability

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
• 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)
• Unlimited PTO
• Profit sharing and performance bonuses

Compensation

• Approximately $100,000–150,000+, depending on experience, plus production-based bonus opportunities.