Junior-Mid Level Litigation Associate Attorney

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP; Schererville (IN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid or remote arrangements

Job summary

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP seeks a junior to mid-level Attorney to join our Defense Litigation Practice Group in the Schererville office. The role is open to qualified remote candidates who reside in Indiana.

This is a high-visibility opportunity with meaningful responsibility from day one. You will manage a diverse caseload while collaborating with a high-performing team, with mentorship and clear advancement pathways.

Qualifications

• Active Indiana bar admission in good standing required.
• 2–4 years defense litigation experience in specified liability areas.
• Proven ability to manage a rigorous caseload independently.
• Experience drafting complex motions, opinions, and pleadings.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse and challenging defense caseload with supervision as needed.
• Draft complex motions, pleadings, and related court filings.
• Conduct legal research and advise clients with sound judgment.

Skills

Motions drafting

Legal research

Case management

Client service

Education

Indiana Bar Admission in good standing

Tools

Westlaw

Lexis

Job description

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, a leading national law firm, seeks junior to mid-level Attorney to join our Defense Litigation Practice Group in the Schererville (Northwest Indiana) office. The role is open to qualified remote candidates who reside in Indiana.

This is a high-visibility opportunity with meaningful responsibility from day one. We invest in professional growth through training, mentorship, and clear advancement pathways. You will manage a diverse and challenging caseload while collaborating with a high-performing team.

Position requirements:

• Active admission to the Indiana bar in good standing, required.
• At least 2-4 years of defense litigation experience that may include general liability matters (product liability, construction defect, premises liability, vehicle liability), Dram Shop liability, and professional liability matters (medical malpractice, legal malpractice, errors and omissions).
• Demonstrated experience managing a rigorous caseload independently, with the ability to handle multiple matters efficiently while maintaining high-quality work.
• Proven experience drafting complex motions, opinions, and pleadings.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills, with sound judgment and client-service orientation.

We offer flexible hybrid or remote arrangements.

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA). We do not discriminate in employment based on age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.