Defense Litigation Associate

Location: Schereville, IN | Hybrid or Remote

About the role

Join Hinshaw & Culbertson’s nationally recognized litigation powerhouse and work alongside a sophisticated team handling high-stakes, complex litigation matters to clients in a broad range of industries. Hinshaw & Culbertson is recognized with 13 national rankings and 56 metro rankings in the 2026 Best Law Firms® directory; 80 lawyers named to Best Lawyers in America®, with 22 rising stars on the Ones to Watch™ list; National Chambers USA honors in Aviation, Financial Services, and Insurance. The firm has 90+ years in practice, 450+ attorneys in 25 offices nationwide, and a longstanding commitment to equality (14 years at 100% on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, Mansfield Rule Certified Plus) and pro bono work.

Responsibilities

You will be entrusted with a diverse and challenging caseload, assuming significant responsibilities from the outset, while collaborating with a high‑performing team.

Requirements

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.

Benefits

• Top‑tier healthcare with multiple medical plan options, dental and vision coverage
• Generous PTO and holidays
• Retirement savings and wealth management resources
• Student loan repayment program
• Backup care
• Parental and personal leave with reintegration support
• Wellness and mental health resources, EAP
• Commuter benefits
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Employee anniversary program recognizing long‑term commitment
• Mentor Program
• Hinshaw University skills development
• Trial Workshops
• Free monthly CLE programs
• Peer Recognition Program
• Flexible career tracks
• Coast‑to‑coast pro bono opportunities

Pay

• Competitive base salary
• Semi‑annual hours‑based bonuses for strong billable performance
• Annual billed‑and‑collected bonuses
• Discretionary annual bonuses recognizing overall contributions and performance