Litigation Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Michigan City (IN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks a Litigation Associate Attorney in Michigan City, IN, with the option to work from Chicago or Indiana and potential for remote work depending on location. The role offers significant courtroom and client exposure within a collaborative team handling sophisticated insurance matters.

Responsibilities include communicating with clients, drafting discovery, preparing memoranda and briefs, taking depositions, arguing motions, and appearing in court.

Qualifications

• Active license and good standing with the Illinois or Indiana State Bar.
• 1–3 years of litigation experience preferred; first-year attorneys with prior civil litigation exposure or comparable experience will also be considered.
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills.
• Careful attention to detail and sound legal judgment.
• Ability to manage matters independently while contributing to a team.

Responsibilities

• Communicate regularly with clients and develop relationships over time.
• Advise clients on case status, arbitrations, and other proceedings.
• Draft and respond to written discovery.
• Prepare legal memoranda, briefs, and status reports.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Draft motions and engage in motion practice.
• Appear in court for hearings and other proceedings.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Analytical and problem-solving

Legal research and writing

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Litigation Associate Attorney in Michigan City, IN. This role offers significant courtroom and client exposure within a collaborative team handling sophisticated insurance matters. The position is based in either Chicago or Indiana, with potential for remote work depending on the candidate's location.

Duties

• Communicate regularly with clients and develop relationships over time.
• Advise clients on case status, arbitrations, and other proceedings.
• Draft and respond to written discovery.
• Prepare legal memoranda, briefs, and status reports.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Draft motions and engage in motion practice.
• Appear in court for hearings and other proceedings.

Requirements

• Active license and good standing with the Illinois or Indiana State Bar.
• 1-3 years of litigation experience preferred; first-year attorneys with prior civil litigation exposure or comparable experience will also be considered.
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills.
• Careful attention to detail and sound legal judgment.
• Ability to manage matters independently while contributing to a team.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Illinois or Indiana.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package.