Personal Injury Attorney

A law firm in Wausau, WI, is seeking a dedicated Personal Injury Attorney to advocate for clients who have suffered injuries. The ideal candidate will take on the important role of helping injured individuals and their families obtain justice and continue their healing journey. This position involves a broad range of legal tasks, including negotiations, record reviews, depositions, hearings, and trials. The attorney will need to commute reliably within the state and meet clients as necessary.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advocate for injured clients through negotiations, hearings, trials, and other legal proceedings.
• Conduct thorough reviews of medical and legal records to develop strong case strategies.
• Draft and file legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and settlement agreements.
• Conduct depositions and prepare witnesses for testimony.
• Represent clients in court hearings, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Negotiate settlements with opposing parties and insurance companies.
• Collaborate with medical professionals and experts to gather evidence for cases.
• Maintain consistent communication with clients to keep them informed of case developments.
• Conduct legal research to support case preparation and trial strategies.
• Manage a caseload of personal injury cases, ensuring deadlines and case milestones are met.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, or North Dakota.
• Experience in personal injury law or related legal fields.
• Ability to reliably commute to the office in Wausau, WI, and meet clients as required.
• Previous experience working in a professional office environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with depositions, hearings, trials, and client negotiations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Certifications and Skills:

• Bar Admission: Licensed to practice law in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, or North Dakota.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong negotiation skills to handle settlement discussions.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and manage client expectations effectively.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and ability to handle confidential matters.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable with phone communication and client consultations.

Additional Skills:

• Passion for helping injured clients and advocating for justice.
• Desire to work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment focused on client satisfaction and team culture.
• Ability to handle high-stress situations with professionalism and care.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA).
• Life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Generous Paid Time Off, including Wellness Leave, Parental Leave, and Bereavement Leave.
• Paid parking.

Committed to helping clients recover, this firm specializes in personal injury, workers' compensation, bankruptcy, social security disability, and defective product liability. Serving clients in Minnesota and Wisconsin, the attorneys have won awards for professional achievements. Over the years, the firm has recovered over $30 million on behalf of clients.