Litigation Associate Attorney - Chicago or Indiana

Summary

Clausen Miller P.C. is a national and international law firm focused on insurance defense and complex litigation. The firm is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney to handle first-party property, professional liability, and general casualty defense matters from initial investigation through trial, including client advising, discovery, depositions, motion practice, and court appearances.

Responsibilities

• Communicating regularly with clients and developing those relationships over time
• Advising clients on case status, arbitrations, and other proceedings
• Drafting and responding to written discovery
• Preparing legal memoranda, briefs, and status reports
• Taking and defending depositions
• Drafting motions and engaging in motion practice
• Appearing in court for hearings and other proceedings

Skills

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

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Active license and good standing with the Illinois or Indiana State Bar
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills
• Careful attention to detail and sound legal judgment
• Ability to manage matters independently while contributing to a team

Nice to Haves

• 1–3 years of litigation experience preferred
• first-year attorneys with prior civil litigation exposure or comparable experience

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Hybrid role based in our Chicago or Indiana office, with the possibility of a fully remote arrangement depending on the candidate's location