Associate Attorney

Cassiday Schade LLP is actively seeking to add an Associate Attorney with 0-3 years of litigation experience to its Merrillville, Indiana office. The individual must be dedicated, highly motivated, and interested in practicing among our team of more than 100 attorneys who value legal acumen, collaboration, open and honest communication, integrity and professionalism. Must be licensed to practice in Indiana. To apply, please email your cover letter, CV, references and writing sample to careers@cassiday.com

Responsibilities:

The Associate Attorney will be expected to perform the following tasks:

• Draft pleadings, motions, orders, discovery and legal memoranda.
• Prepare and respond to written discovery.
• Conduct legal research.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Review client documents, draft case evaluations and prepare status report correspondence.
• Assist with and participate in mediations, pretrial settlement conferences and court appearances.
• Interact directly with clients, claim professionals, opposing counsel, colleagues and staff; and manage a substantive case load.

Requirements:

Candidates must:

• Be licensed to practice law in Indiana.
• Be proficient with Lexis and MS Office.
• Demonstrate strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Proactively work both independently and as part of a team.
• Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills; and
• Navigate hearings in state and federal court with poise and professionalism.

Company Description

ABOUT CASSIDAY SCHADE LLP

Cassiday Schade LLP is a litigation law firm headquartered in Chicago, with a presence throughout the Midwest. We are focused on providing our clients with exceptional and efficient representation and act as national or regional counsel for clients facing nationwide exposures. With experience in virtually all areas of civil litigation, we have a diverse client base, and our attorneys provide companies of various sizes with extensive trial experience and case preparation acumen. Throughout our history, we have represented individuals and companies in a variety of industries, including long-term care, insurance, financial services, manufacturing, construction, professional services and transportation. In addition to trial and appellate work, we provide both organizations and individuals with the tools to analyze and prevent risk before litigation arises.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person