Hybrid Civil Litigation Defense Associate

Orion Placement; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Indianapolis, IN seeks an associate to handle civil litigation defense matters for insurers, businesses, and organizations. You will manage cases from discovery through resolution, draft pleadings and motions, and participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials.

You will work closely with experienced litigators, developing practical trial strategy, client communication, and case management skills in a collaborative environment that values mentorship and

Qualifications

• Active Indiana license to practice law.
• 2+ years of civil litigation defense experience.
• Experience in insurance defense or related defense litigation.
• Strong legal writing and research skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation defense matters from initial pleadings through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, legal memoranda, case evaluations, status reports, and settlement-related materials.
• Prepare and respond to written discovery, review client documents, and analyze liability, damages, records, and evidence.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, experts, corporate representatives, and other key stakeholders.
• Attend hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, pretrial conferences, and other court proceedings.
• Develop litigation strategy, evaluate exposure, and provide practical recommendations to clients, insurers, and claim professionals.
• Assist with trial preparation, including motions in limine, witness preparation, exhibit review, jury instructions, and trial strategy.
• Communicate directly with clients, claim professionals, opposing counsel, attorneys, and support staff.
• Handle challenging legal work with professionalism, discretion, strong judgment, and increasing independence.

Skills

Civil litigation defense

Legal writing

Client communication

Deposition handling

Time management

Education

Indiana bar license

Tools

Lexis

Westlaw

Microsoft Office

Case management tools

Job description

Confidential Employer in Indianapolis, IN seeks an associate to handle civil litigation defense matters for insurers, businesses, and organizations. You will manage cases from discovery through resolution, draft pleadings and motions, and participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials.

You will work closely with experienced litigators, developing practical trial strategy, client communication, and case management skills in a collaborative environment that values mentorship and