Mid-Level Litigation Associate Attorney

Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, a leading national law firm, seeks a
mid-level Attorney to join our Defense Litigation Practice Group
.

Location:

Schererville (Northwest Indiana) office. Therole is open to qualified remote candidates who reside in Indiana.

Join Hinshaw & Culbertson’s nationally acclaimed defense litigation powerhouse—
recognized by BTI as a “Leader in Litigation” for the second consecutive year and ranked Tier 1 nationally for Mass Tort Litigation/Class Actions – Defendants, with Schererville attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers in Professional Malpractice and Mass Tort Litigation
—offering Indiana litigators the opportunity to handle sophisticated defense matters with a nationally respected trial team.

Excellence, Recognized.
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. This isn't legacy prestige — it's excellence earned every year, by people at every stage of their career.

Scale That Backs You Up.
90+ years in practice. 450+ attorneys in 25 offices nationwide. One firm, coast to coast — giving you the resources of a national platform with the relationships of a firm that still knows your name.

Equality Isn't a Talking Point Here.
14 years running at 100% on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index. Mansfield Rule Certified Plus. A firm-wide commitment to pro bono work that runs through nearly every practice group. At Hinshaw, inclusion isn't a program — it's how we've operated for over a decade, consistently.

Bottom line: Ranked nationally. Built for the long run. Committed to getting it right — for our people, our clients, and our communities.

• This is a high-visibility opportunity with meaningful responsibility from day one. We invest in professional growth through training, mentorship, and clear advancement pathways. You will manage a diverse and challenging caseload while collaborating with a high-performing team.

• Active admission to the Indiana bar in good standing, required.
• Seven or more years of defense litigation experience that may include general liability matters (product liability, construction defect, premises liability, vehicle liability), Dram Shop liability, and professional liability matters (medical malpractice, legal malpractice, errors and omissions).
• Demonstrated experience managing a rigorous caseload independently, with the ability to handle multiple matters efficiently while maintaining high-quality work.
• Proven experience drafting complex motions, opinions, and pleadings.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills, with sound judgment and client-service orientation.

Hinshaw’s compensation structure is designed to reward performance and provide multiple opportunities to increase your total compensation
. In addition to competitive base salaries, attorneys can benefit from:

• Semi-annual hours-based bonuses rewarding strong billable performance
• Annual billed-and-collected bonuses providing an additional opportunity to directly benefit from your business and billing results
• Discretionary annual bonuses recognizing overall contributions and performance

With multiple bonus opportunities throughout the year, Hinshaw provides several avenues to achieve—and potentially exceed your compensation goals.

Hinshaw offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, career growth, and life beyond the workplace. Employees enjoy top-tier healthcare with…