General Liability Attorney

Job Overview:

A law firm in Milwaukee, WI, seeks a highly skilled and experienced General Liability Attorney to join their legal team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in general liability defense work and will be responsible for representing the interests of employers or insurers in various legal proceedings. This position requires an in-depth understanding of legal principles, practices, and regulatory requirements.

Duties:

• Gather medical evidence and medical records.
• Take depositions of claimants, physicians, medical experts, and other parties.
• Conduct discovery processes.
• Perform comprehensive legal research.
• Stay current with developments in the law.
• Draft pleadings, findings of fact, motions, briefs, opinions, and other legal documents.
• Represent the employer's or insurer's interests at hearings, trials, depositions, oral arguments, mediations, arbitrations, and other legal proceedings.
• Communicate with claims representatives.
• Monitor loss run reports for trends and increases, alerting management to concerns.
• Assist with the investigation of accidents and problem areas.
• Manage costs to reduce liability.
• Compile and submit reports required by company management.
• Coordinate and attend claims reviews.
• Negotiate settlements on behalf of the insurance company.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Proven track record of 3+ years of progressive experience in general liability defense work; workers’ compensation defense experience is a plus.
• Working knowledge of legal principles and practices.
• In-depth knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Thorough knowledge of legal research techniques and legal terminology.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word; experience with Perfect Law legal software preferred.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Proof of admission to the Wisconsin Bar.

Certifications:

• Admission to the Wisconsin Bar.

Skills:

• Legal research and writing.
• Litigation and trial advocacy.
• Analytical and strategic thinking.
• Negotiation and mediation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in legal software and Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits Offered:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Health Spending Account (HSA).
• Short Term & Long Term Disability insurance.
• Life Insurance.
• Critical Illness & Accident Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• 401(k)/Roth retirement plan with company match.

This Midwest law firm specializes in defense law. Their areas of practice include workers' compensation, civil litigation, general liability, and labor and employment. Their offices are located in Illinois, Missouri, Wisconsin, Indiana, Nebraska, and Iowa.