Junior Partner needed for Hammond office

6-20 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm is seeking a Junior Partner for their Hammond, IN office. The Junior Partner will primarily focus on defense litigation with experience in insurance coverage preferred. They will independently manage a litigation caseload, attend court hearings in multiple counties, and ensure deadlines are met. Strong litigation skills, deposition experience, and excellent communication skills are essential.

Duties:

• Independently manage a litigation caseload, handling cases from inception to resolution.
• Attend court hearings in various counties and courthouses.
• Monitor routine case files to maintain deadlines and investigate legal matters.
• Research, analyze, and interpret legal sources such as statutes, rules, court decisions, and legal opinions.
• Assist with document review and preparation.
• Conduct depositions and other discovery activities.
• Collaborate with partners and other team members on case strategies and tactics.

Requirements:

• Good standing with the Indiana Bar; Illinois license preferred.
• 7+ years of relevant litigation experience.
• Defense litigation experience, particularly in insurance coverage (preferred).
• Experience managing own caseload and handling all aspects of litigation.
• Strong organization and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Deposition experience (required).
• Interest in litigating in other fields of practice.

Education:

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

Certifications:

Good standing with the Indiana Bar; Illinois license preferred.

Skills:

• Strong litigation skills.
• Ability to independently manage a caseload.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in legal research tools.
• Deposition experience.

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