General Liability Attorney

Protouch Staffing; Saint Francis (WI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Pet insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Bonus opportunities based on billable"

Professional development and career增长

Job summary

Protouch Staffing is seeking an experienced General Liability Attorney with at least five years of insurance defense experience, including general liability and tort litigation. The role emphasizes managing cases from pleadings to trial, drafting legal documents, and advising clients and insurers on risks and outcomes.

The attorney will handle depositions, hearings, and negotiations, maintain rigorous billing records, and foster strong client relationships while pursuing business development in

Qualifications

• Requires 5+ years of insurance defense experience.
• Wisconsin bar admission active; Illinois/Indiana a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage general liability and insurance defense cases from pleadings through trial prep.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Develop litigation strategies and advise clients and carriers on risks and outcomes.
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and other litigation proceedings.
• Maintain billing records and manage client expectations.
• Build and maintain client relationships and pursue business development.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Negotiation

Advocacy

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced General Liability Attorney with at least five years of insurance defense experience, including recent experience handling general liability and tort litigation.

Job Title

General Liability Attorney

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced General Liability Attorney with at least five years of insurance defense experience, including recent experience handling general liability and tort litigation.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Manage general liability and insurance defense cases from initial pleadings through discovery, depositions, motion practice, settlement negotiations, and trial preparation.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Develop litigation strategies and advise clients and insurance carriers on case status, risks, and potential outcomes.
• Participate in depositions, court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and other litigation proceedings.
• Communicate effectively with clients, claims professionals, opposing counsel, and other relevant parties.
• Monitor case deadlines, maintain accurate billing records, and manage client expectations.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships while identifying business development opportunities.
• Collaborate with attorneys and legal professionals on complex litigation matters.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of insurance defense experience, including general liability and tort litigation.
• Active Wisconsin bar admission required; Illinois or Indiana bar admission is a plus.
• Recent insurance defense experience within the last three years.
• Strong legal research, writing, negotiation, and advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage cases independently through multiple stages of litigation.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Familiarity with insurance defense billing requirements.
• Ability to meet an annual billable requirement of 1,850 hours.

Benefits

• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility between office and remote work.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Bonus opportunities based on billable hours and client originations.
• Opportunities for professional development, career growth, and business development.

We are seeking an experienced General Liability Attorney with 5+ years of insurance defense experience and an active Wisconsin bar license to manage litigation matters, build client relationships, and contribute to business development in a hybrid work environment.