Personal Injury Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Personal Injury Attorney to join their practice in Eau Claire, Green Bay, or Madison, WI. The successful candidate must be admitted to practice law in Wisconsin and will engage in various legal activities, including record review, legal research, writing, negotiations, discovery, depositions, hearings, and trials, advocating for injured clients in the Midwest.

Duties

• Manage a personal injury caseload, including auto accidents, dog bites, slip and fall, wrongful death, and other negligence-based claims.
• Conduct initial client consultations and case evaluations.
• Review and summarize case records, including insurance policies, medical and billing records, and police reports.
• Draft and proofread legal correspondence and demand letters.
• Draft and file legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
• Prepare to take and defend depositions, including expert and lay witnesses.
• Represent clients in mediation and court proceedings, including trial.
• Maintain regular communication with clients, keeping them informed throughout the legal process.
• Collaborate with support staff to efficiently move cases forward.
• Ensure compliance with all legal and ethical obligations.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice law in Wisconsin.
• Ability to commute to meet clients as needed.
• Previous experience in a professional office environment.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team, manage and prioritize multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
• Client-focused with a high level of professionalism and customer service; ability to handle confidential matters with discretion.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, growing office that focuses on client satisfaction and results.
• Proficiency with legal research tools and case management software; Clio experience preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Outlook.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Admitted to practice law in Wisconsin.

Skills

• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Proficiency with legal research tools and case management software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office - Word, Excel, Outlook.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision coverage, flex spending accounts (FSA).
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• 401k.
• Paid Time Off and additional paid leave policies including Parental Leave, Bereavement Leave, Military Leave.
• Paid Parking.