Legal Operations Associate Jobs in Indiana (NOW HIRING)

Make a difference with a career in insurance

At The Cincinnati Insurance Companies, we put people first and apply the Golden Rule to our daily operations. To put this into action, we're looking for extraordinary people to join our talented team. Our service-oriented, ethical, knowledgeable, caring associates are the heart of our vision to be the best company serving independent agents. We help protect families and businesses as they work to prevent or recover from a loss. Share your talents to help us reach for continued success as we bring value to the communities we serve and demonstrate that Actions Speak Louder in Person.

If you're ready to build productive relationships, collaborate within a diverse team, embrace challenges and develop your skills, then Cincinnati may be the place for you. We offer career opportunities where you can contribute and grow.

Build your future with us

Our Legal-Litigation department seeks a managing attorney for our Indianapolis staff counsel litigation office to cover the Indianapolis Metropolitan territory. This role is ideal for a seasoned insurance defense trial lawyer who enjoys leading and developing a team while maintaining a hands on personal and commercial litigation practice focused on auto, premises liability, products liability and other complex tort matters.

Starting salary: The pay range for this position is $160,000 - $190,000 annually.  Pay is based on the applicant's education, experience, location, knowledge, skills and abilities.  Eligible associates may also receive an annual cash bonus and stock incentives based on company and individual performance. 

Be ready to:

• represent the company and its policyholders in civil litigation, including first and third party insurance defense matters, in state and federal courts

• handle all phases of litigation, including case evaluation, written discovery, depositions, dispositive motions, mediation, settlement negotiations and jury trials

• provide strategic legal advice on risk management and exposure analysis for personal and commercial lines

• manage, mentor and develop a staff counsel legal office of associate attorneys and support staff, including performance management, workload allocation, file strategy and professional development

• partner with claims, underwriting and other business units to proactively resolve complex liability issues and support office operations and process improvements

Be equipped with:

• a valid Indiana law license

• a minimum of 10 years of experience as a civil litigation attorney, including first chair and/or significant second chair jury trial experience

• experience in insurance defense litigation, including defending individuals, businesses and contractors in personal and commercial insurance cases involving, auto, premises liability, products liability, proper damage, and bodily injury disputes.

• demonstrated experience managing a litigation docket from intake through trial and appeal, with strong motion practice

• desire to lead, manage and grow a small legal office of litigation attorneys and support staff, including coaching, mentoring and developing associate attorneys

• prior management, team lead or supervising attorney experience in a law firm, staff counsel or corporate legal department setting (preferred)

Enhance your talents

Providing outstanding service and developing strong relationships with our independent agents are hallmarks of our company. Whether you have experience from another carrier or you're new to the insurance industry, we promote a lifelong learning approach. Cincinnati provides you with the tools and training to be successful and to become a trusted, respected insurance professional - all while enjoying a meaningful career.

Enjoy benefits and amenities

Your commitment to providing strong service, sharing best practices and creating solutions that impact lives is appreciated. To increase the well-being and satisfaction of our associates, we offer a variety of benefits and amenities. Learn more about our benefits and amenities packages.  

Embrace a diverse team

As a relationship-based organization, we welcome and value a diverse workforce. We grant equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race; creed; color; sex, including sexual orientation, gender identity and transgender status; religion; national origin; age; disability; military status; veteran status; pregnancy; AIDS/HIV or genetic information; or any other basis prohibited by law. All job applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws.  Learn more about the Federal Employment Notices.