Personal Injury Litigation Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid parental leave

Pet benefits

Collaborative team

Work-life balance

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in South Bend, IN seeks a Personal Injury Litigation Attorney to manage cases from filing through resolution or trial. You will focus on trial advocacy and effecting meaningful client outcomes in a collaborative, purpose-driven firm.

The ideal candidate has a JD and an active Indiana license, plus litigation experience in personal injury, strong writing and advocacy skills, and a client-first mindset. Bilingual skills are a plus, and Illinois licensure is considered a bonus.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree required.
• Active Indiana license (Illinois license a plus).
• Personal injury litigation experience preferred.
• Strong writing and advocacy skills.
• Trial experience or willingness to develop trial skills.
• Client-first mindset with integrity and empathy.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a personal injury litigation caseload from filing through resolution or trial.
• Communicate with and guide clients throughout all stages of their case.
• Handle written and oral discovery, motions, and pleadings strategically.
• Gather and evaluate evidence with medical providers, witnesses, and experts.
• Attend depositions, mediation, and settlement negotiations.
• Prepare for and present trial-ready cases when necessary.

Skills

Legal writing

Advocacy

Caseload management

Client communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

A law firm seeks a Personal Injury Litigation Attorney in South Bend, IN. The role involves managing personal injury cases from filing through resolution or trial, with a focus on trial advocacy and client impact. The attorney will work in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment.

Duties

• Manage a personal injury litigation caseload from filing through resolution or trial.
• Communicate with and guide clients throughout all stages of their case.
• Handle written and oral discovery, motions, and pleadings strategically.
• Gather and evaluate evidence by working with medical providers, witnesses, and experts.
• Attend depositions, mediation, and settlement negotiations.
• Prepare for and present trial-ready cases when necessary.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree.
• Active law license in good standing in Indiana (Indiana and Illinois license preferred).
• Litigation experience, preferably in personal injury.
• Strong legal writing and advocacy skills.
• Trial experience or a desire to build trial skills.
• Integrity, empathy, and a client-first mindset.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.

Education

Juris Doctor degree.

Certifications

Active law license in Indiana.

Skills

• Strong legal writing and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage a caseload independently.
• Effective communication and client management.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid parental leave.
• Pet benefits program.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Reasonable flexibility for work-life balance.