Hybrid Defense Litigation Associate — Complex, High-Stakes

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP; Schererville (IN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP in Schererville, IN is seeking a defense litigator to join a nationally recognized team handling high-stakes cases across multiple industries.

You will manage a diverse caseload from the outset, drafting opinions and depositions, and collaborating with a high-performing group while maintaining rigorous standards and strong academic performance. Must be admitted to the Indiana Bar and in good standing.

Qualifications

• Must be admitted to the Indiana Bar and in good standing.
• Ideal candidates will have 2+ years of defense litigation experience, including general liability, product liability, construction defect, premises liability, and vehicle liability matters.
• Experience drafting complicated opinions, motions and legal memoranda, conducting file analysis, taking depositions, and interviewing witnesses.
• Demonstrated experience managing a rigorous caseload independently, with the ability to handle multiple matters efficiently while maintaining high-quality work.
• Strong academics and excellent writing skills required.

Responsibilities

• You will be entrusted with a diverse and challenging caseload, assuming significant responsibilities from the outset, while collaborating with a high-performing team.
• Handle defense litigation matters across general liability, product liability, construction defect, premises liability, and vehicle liability.

Skills

Defense litigation experience

Legal writing

Deposition experience

Caseload management

Education

Indiana Bar admission

Job description

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP in Schererville, IN is seeking a defense litigator to join a nationally recognized team handling high-stakes cases across multiple industries.

You will manage a diverse caseload from the outset, drafting opinions and depositions, and collaborating with a high-performing group while maintaining rigorous standards and strong academic performance. Must be admitted to the Indiana Bar and in good standing.