EMPLOYMENT POSITIONS AVAILABLE
***ATTORNEYS***
Long established Merrillville general practice law firm seeks associate attorney. Candidates should be a member of the Indiana Bar, possess excellent writing skills, strong work ethic and be self-motivated. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, 401(k), and an excellent working environment. Submit cover letter, resume, law school transcript and references to: Hodges and Davis, P.C., Attn: Kathy Lennon, Office Administrator, 8700 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410 or email to klennon@hodgesdavis.com.
Indiana Legal Services, Inc.
Job Announcement
Staff Attorney- Merrillville, IN
AGENCY DESCRIPTION: Indiana Legal Services, Inc. (ILS) is a statewide, not-for profit organization that provides free legal services to eligible clients in civil cases through 8 branch offices. ILS is funded by the Legal Services Corporation, Indiana Civil Legal Aid Fund, United Ways, Area Agencies on Aging, Lilly Endowment, and approximately 85 other funding sources.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER: ILS is committed to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any category protected by law.
LOCATION: This position is located in the Merrillville office of Indiana Legal Services. Remote work is available.
JOB SUMMARY: The staff attorney will provide legal assistance to tenants in housing cases and perform other duties as assigned. The attorney will work under the supervision of the Managing Attorney.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide high quality legal representation in court proceedings.
• Provide high quality legal advice, limited service, and negotiation.
• Review applications for legal assistance to assess legal issues and needs.
• Collaborate with community partners and other agencies.
• Comply with all LSC and grant requirements and all ILS policies and procedures.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Licensed to practice law in Indiana.
• At least three (3) years of attorney experience is preferred.
• Experience in small claims court is preferred.
• Ability to travel as needed to perform job responsibilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Dedicated to the mission of Indiana Legal Services.
COMPENSATION: Salary ranges from $53,668 up to a maximum of $71,938 depending on experience. ILS offers an excellent fringe benefits package including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx), disability insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and a flex benefit plan. Generous paid vacation, sick time, and personal days available after probationary period.
TO APPLY: Submit a letter explaining your interest and experience, your resume, and a list of at least 3 professional references with email addresses and telephone numbers. For questions contact Karen Custer, HR Assistant, at karen.custer@ilsi.net.
The position will remain open until filled. Preference may be given to early applicants.
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
The Law Firm of Robert A. Plantz & Associates, LLC. is aggressively searching for an Associate Attorney to start Immediately. Experience can range from 0-5 years and recent law school graduates are encouraged to apply. Office space and full support staff is available. Business opportunity and fee sharing arrangements are possible for an experienced attorney. We have an experienced and well known group of paralegals and legal secretaries. Benefits include, but are not limited to, competitive pay, paid time off, and paid holidays. Minimum starting pay is $55,000-$65,000 per year, which is negotiable upward for the right applicant. This is a Law Firm located in the heart of Lake County, with well-established ties to the community. The firm practices family law, criminal law, corporate law, litigation, personal injury and the primary focus of this associate will be in the areas of family law, litigation an personal injury. The associate will work directly with the clients and handle litigation in Court day 1 in the areas mentioned above. If interested, please send your resume c/0 : Robert Plants; 8105 Georgia Street, Merrillville, IN 46410; or via FAX ; 219-942-0064; or via email ; Robert@Plantzlaw.com
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
Lewis Kappes, an Indianapolis based law firm, is seeking a bright and highly motivated associate attorney to join our Merrillville, In office. The position will have a focus on the practice areas of school law (with focus on Special Education and Due Process Hearings), municipal law and litigation with opportunities for work outside of these areas. Job duties include legal research and writing, document management and general litigation tasks. Candidates should view this as a partner-track position, with the rate of advancement depending on ability, production and business development. Prior experience in education law, municipal law, litigation defense and/or child law is preferred. While new graduates will be considered, candidates with 2-5 years of experience are preferred. Potential candidates should have exceptional legal writing and research skills, document management and redaction skills, responsiveness to clients, excellent interpersonal skills and professionalism, attention to detail, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and focus on meeting deadlines. A love for and a strong commitment to Northwest Indiana and it’s community members is highly desirable. Candidates must havea JD from an ABA-approved law school and be licensed to practice law in Indiana (or an expectation of licensure in 2021). Starting salary will be based on credentials and experience, as well as output and production. The law firm offers a competitive benefits package and opportunity for advancement. If you would like to be considered for a position, please send your cover letter, resume and writing sample to CRisting@lewis-kappes.com. All resumes will remain confidential. (071521)
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ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
Rhame Elwood & McClure, P.C., is searching for an Associate Attorney with 2 to 5 years of experience. This is a Porter County, Indiana firm with well-established ties to the community. Rhame Elwood & McClure has long represented the City of Portage, Porter County Indiana, Portage Township Schools, and NorthShore Health Centers. The firm practices family law, criminal law, municipal, litigation, collections, personal injury, probate, and estate planning and the primary focus of this associate will be in the areas of family law, litigation, and personal injury. The ideal candidate should possess exceptional analytical and research skills along with adequate writing skills. The qualified candidate should have experience in the areas of litigation as this position will entail attending multiple court hearings per week. The associate will work directly with clients and handle litigation in various forms in the areas mentioned above. If interested, please send resume to Rhame Elwood & McClure, P.C., c/o Kenneth Elwood at 3200 Willowcreek Road, Portage, IN 46368 or via email kenelwood@rhameandelwood.com (060421)
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ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY COLLECTONS AND GENERAL LITIGATION
Rhame Elwood & McClure, P.C., is searching for an Associate Attorney with 2 to 5 years of experience focusing primarily in the areas of collections and general litigation. This is a Porter County, Indiana firm with well-established ties to the community. Rhame Elwood & McClure has long represented the City of Portage, Porter County Indiana, Portage Township Schools, and NorthShore Health Centers. The associate will work directly with clients and handle litigation. The firm also practices family law, criminal law, municipal, litigation, collections, personal injury, probate, and estate planning. If interested, please send resume to Rhame Elwood & McClure, P.C., c/o Kenneth Elwood at 3200 Willowcreek Road, Portage, IN 46368 or via email kenelwood@rhameandelwood.com (060421)
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ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY
Small firm looking for associate attorney with 0-3 years of experience. The majority of your workload will consist of family law matters, but you will have freedom to expand into other areas of law as you wish. Attention to detail, sense of humor, a desire to holistically help your clients, and the humility to admit mistakes are attributes critical to your success in this firm. Please send a resume, writing sample, and three professional references to associateattorney21@gmail.com (4821)
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DEPUTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
The Lake County Prosecutors Office is scheduling interviews for the position of Deputy Prosecuting Attorney. The position offers a great opportunity to get courtroom experience. Salary is competitive. Excellent health, medical and dental insurance benefits. Interested attorneys may send a resume to cburke@lakepros.org or call 755-3720 and ask for Cara to schedule an interview. (4821)
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ATTORNEY
Personal injury law firm in Northwest Indiana seeks an Attorney with at least 1-5 years of personal injury litigation experience. Indiana law license required (Illinois license a bonus). The ideal candidate should have experience in drafting pleadings, researching, answering discovery, conducting pre-suit investigations, maintain client contact, working with medical providers, negotiating liens, taking depositions, attending court, hearings and trials. Recent law school graduates are encouraged to apply. Candidates must be self-motivated, organized, positive, independent, ethical, and committed to the practice of representing plaintiffs in personal injury cases. Please submit resume, law school transcript, references and salary history to INLawyer@outlook.com. (4821)
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LITIGATION ASSOCIATE
Harris Welsh & Lukmann is seeking to hire a litigation associate. Located in historic downtown Chesterton, Indiana for over 50 years, Harris Welsh & Lukmann offers its clients a wide array of civil law services. The firm is looking for an associate attorney, with the expectation that over half of the practice would be devoted to civil litigation, for both plaintiffs and defendants. Associates should expect to work on all matters assigned by other attorneys. Potential candidates should have 3-4 years of civil litigation experience, with strong legal writing skills, excellent interpersonal skills, responsiveness to clients, and meeting deadlines is a must. Starting salary is negotiable and will be based on credentials, experience, as well as output and production. The firm offers a profit-sharing plan, with participation beginning to vest after 1 year of employment. Candidates should view this as a member-track position, with the rate of advancement depending on ability, production, and business development. Send a cover letter and resume to Connor Nolan at cnolan@hwllaw.com.
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ILLINOIS PERSONAL INJURY CASE REFERRALS
Indiana Attorneys: Do you have Illinois PI clients in need of referral to an Illinois-licensed attorney? I am an NWI resident, licensed in Illinois and Indiana, and practicing from an office in Chicago. We will pay competitive referral fees and accept cases big and small. Contact: Brad Skafish 773-330-3642 Deutschman & Skafish, PC 77 W. Washington St. – 1525 Chicago, IL 60602
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ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY and EXPERIENCED PERSONAL INJURY PARALEGAL
Northwest Indiana law firm looking for motivated individuals to fill two slots. One is an associate attorney position with experience in handling plaintiff injury cases primarily. Experience in criminal defense is also a positive. Secondly, we are looking for an experienced personal injury paralegal with several years of experience handling and preparing cases in the prefiling and filed stages. Please submit cover letter and resume to northwestindianalegal@gmail.com (090921)
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***LEGAL SUPPORT*****
FULL TIME LEGAL SECRETARY
Prominent Northwest Indiana law firm seeking a full-time legal secretary. This person will work for three attorneys. responsibilities include filing pleadings in federal, state and appellate courts, experience in preparation of standard litigation documents. An individual would need to be able to work well under pressure, work well with others, is organized and has good proofreading skills. officemanager6328@gmail.com (090921)
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FULL-TIME LEGAL SECRETARY / PARALEGAL
We are looking for a full-time legal secretary or paralegal to undertake a variety of administrative and clerical tasks. You will work under the supervision of our legal team and will also provide support in assigned legal cases. Candidates must have at least 1 year of legal secretary / paralegal experience and possess excellent grammar, spelling and typing skills. Candidate must also be proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel. Please send resume along with salary expectation to executive@lakecountybar.com Please reference #DH070121 (090921).
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LEGAL ASSISTANT
We have an opening for a legal assistant in a 4 lawyer, general practice law firm located in Dyer, IN focusing on family law and personal injury matters. Pay commensurate with experience, very good hours and retirement savings plan included. Would prefer experienced candidate, but would be willing to train the right candidate. email resume to lds@ltsblaw.net (090921)
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LITIGATION SECRETARY
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP, a leading national law firm, is seeking a full-time litigation secretary with a minimum of 5-8 years of Indiana experience to join our growing Highland, IN office. The successful candidate must have a solid insurance defense background and possess excellent legal secretarial skills. The ideal candidate will need to have a strong background in the following: fluency in e-filing (Federal and State courts), docketing and online document management systems, ability to prioritize daily tasks to meet litigation deadlines, comfortable communicating with attorneys, courts and others involved in the process, ability to work well both on your own and as part of a team; comfortable with a variety of computer programs and intermediate to advanced MS Office skills; strong interpersonal skills, organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and take direction well with a positive attitude. Our group works as a team to support each other and succeeds because of the quality of our collective work. Please email your resume and cover letter containing your salary requirements to Lori.Lane@lewisbrisbois.com and include “Legal Secretary” in the subject line. Lewis Brisbois offers compensation and benefits including health, dental and vision insurance, vacation, sick leave, 401k and more! (060821)
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LITIGATION ASSISTANT
Busy multi office plaintiffs’ personal injury firm looking for litigation assistant to work in Chesterton office. This position will assist three litigation paralegals. Duties include electronically filing documents, sending correspondence via email and regular mail as well as calendaring. This is an entry level position with room for advancement. While paralegal experience is not necessary, strong office, administrative and organizational skills are necessary. We pride ourselves on a great firm culture. Starting pay $14.50/hour plus benefits. Email Apply@McCreadyLaw.com.(060421)
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FULL-TIME SECRETARY
Crown Point, Indiana Plaintiff personal injury and probate/estate planning law office in search of a full-time secretary to assist attorney Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Candidates must have at least 1 year of legal assistant/secretarial experience. Candidate must also be experienced in Microsoft Word. Duties include, but are not limited to, reception/phones, ordering medical records, opening new files, scanning, printing, filing, travel to post office, regular client communication, maintaining attorney’s schedule etc. Please send Resume along with salary expectation to info@djcinjury.com (42221)
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PARALEGAL FOR MERRILLVILLE LAW FIRM
Duties: 1-5 years of experience with medical malpractice / personal injury; Preparation of all documents related to intake, demand, settlement, court filing and most important answering discovery and the ability to negotiate lien and balance reductions; Request/follow up on medical records and bills; Detail review/analysis of medical records; Preparation of all materials needed for depositions, mediations and trials; Maintain calendars for cases and attorneys; Keeps cases organized by establishing and organizing files, e-filing; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting actions; confirming case status with attorney; Keeping clients informed by maintaining contact; communicating case progress. Requirements: Certificate of completion from an ABA-approved paralegal certification program of education and training, or (preferred) an associate degree in paralegal studies; Minimum 1 year paralegal experience required; Must be an excellent communicator; Needs to be self-directed and results driven; Team player and able to collaborate with others. Please email resumes to firmresumes200@gmail.com
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LITIGATION PARALEGAL
Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP, a leading national law firm, is seeking a litigation paralegal with a minimum of 2-4 years of experience to join our growing Highland, IN office. The law firm offers a competitive benefits package and opportunity for advancement. Candidates must have paralegal litigation experience in Indiana. Duties include, but are not limited to, complex case file organization, electronic document retrieval and organization, and knowledge of medical terms and experience in review and summary of medical records. This candidate must have experience working closely with other attorneys in the office and court room. If you would like to be considered for a position, please send your cover letter and resume to Renee.Mortimer@lewisbrisbois.com. All resumes will remain confidential. Your interest in Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP is greatly appreciated. We will respond only if there is an opening for which your experience is appropriate.
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PARALEGAL – EXPERIENCE PREFERRED
Full-Time opportunity at established Merrillville Personal Injury law firm. Knowledge of Microsoft Office software necessary, Abacus software experience a plus. Please respond by email to: pilitigators@gmail.com attaching your resume and salary expectation.
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FULL TIME LEGAL ASSISTANT
Solo practitioner practicing in Porter County family law searching for someone to “man” the office, i.e. answer phone, send out correspondence and pleadings, schedule appointments, prepare pleadings, electronic file. “As trite as this sounds, this profession requires good people skills and the desire to assist clients who are all in a state of distress going through the legal system, hence the reward is getting them through the legal system and you’ll discover they are most appreciative”. The office is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m., closed on Fridays, rarely business after hours. Salary commiserate with experience but mostly desire to do this work. I can be reached at the following: Office phone: (219) 464-0664 Office Fax: (219) 464-0604 Attorney Cell (219) 688-9106
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***OFFICE MERGER / OFFICE SPACE***
MERRILLVILLE- OFFICE SHARING- SPACE AVAILABLE FOR UP TO THREE ATTORNEYS
Convenient location across from the Lake County Government Center. Office address is 2252-2256 W. 93rd Ave., Merrillville, IN 46410. Three office spaces are available. Monthly rent is 850.00/mo. for the smaller office, or $1,000/mo. for the larger offices; plus approx. 250$ /ea. per month for utilities, copy machines, office cleaning services, alarm, cable tv, water/sewage and misc. office supplies. No Cameras. secretarial space avail, 2 shared conference rooms, a shared kitchen area and shared copy machine. Contact; George Brasovan @ 219-798-1978; or Sam Berkman @ 219-613-6311
OFFICE SHARING ARRANGEMENT WITH FAMILY LAW ATTORNEY
Rhame Elwood & McClure, P.C., located at 3200 Willowcreek Road, Suite A, Portage, Indiana 46368, is looking for an office sharing arrangement with an experienced family law attorney. A long-time partner at Rhame Elwood & McClure, who has a thriving family law practice, plans to retire over the next year to year and a half. We would like to develop a relationship with an experienced family law attorney who would take over the family law area of the firm. If interested, please send your resume to Rhame Elwood & McClure, P.C., c/o Kenneth Elwood at 3200 Willowcreek Road, Portage, IN 46368 or via email kenelwood@rhameandelwood.com. (060421)
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MERGER OF PRACTICES
Law Office of Stephen B. Cohen seeks Merger Partner, Association, of Counsel relationship with office sharing at 900 Ridge Road in Munster, Indiana. Interested parties, please call Stephen B. Cohen at (219) 836-1171 or send email to: sbclaw@yahoo.com
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GREAT FOR SOLO PRACTITONER
Reception Area, Assistant Work Area, Private Office and Conference Room at 9211 Broadway, Merrillville, Indiana. $1,000.00 Gross/Month. Contact Barrister Properties, LLC at (219) 769-1892.
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OFFICE SPACE – MERRILLVILLE
Shared office space with amenities. Multiple options available. Route 30 frontage with building ownership possible. Contact Gerry Bishop at 219.738.2400.
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LAW OFFICES FOR RENT
2714 DeKalb Street, Lake Station 800 Sf. Heat, air, electric, and water included. Partially furnished suite, $700.00 per mo., Sec. Dep. Suite #2, $675.00 per mo., Sec. Dep. Call Bob, 219-736-9782.
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OFFICE SPACE
Office Space available in the Heritage Valley area of Valparaiso. It is one of three offices in a suite and has a waiting room, kitchenette, and bathroom with a parking lot immediately in front of the building. If anyone is interested, please contact Karen Eggen, at (219) 531-0865.
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OFFICE SPACE FOR RENT
SCHERERVILLE- One 13X10 office space is available for rent. Located in a large office building on the corner of 30 & 41. Suite 450E. This office is shared by two attorneys. Private office with shared waiting room and conference room is available. Interested parties can contact Jeff Semko at 219-802-5720.
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