In-House Civil Litigation Position - REMOTE!

Job Description

IN-HOUSE Tort Litigation Attorney — Wisconsin Barred (St. Paul/Minneapolis & Surrounding Area)

Remote | Contract | Indefinite duration - GLOBAL RETAILER

Hours: At least 25 hours per week; workload may fluctuate

Pay: $100 per hour (may fluctuate DOE)

Start: ASAP

**Travel time is billable & mileage expensed when infrequent hearings are required**

We’re seeking a Wisconsin-licensed litigation attorney to defend tort matters for a large, nationally recognized retailer. You’ll work with in-house legal, risk, claims, and business teams to manage cases and help the company serve customers and communities.

What you’ll do

• Manage assigned tort cases from initial assessment through resolution.
• Develop litigation strategies and assess liability, risk, and potential exposure.
• Draft and respond to pleadings, motions, discovery, and other court filings.
• Take and defend depositions; handle hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials as needed.
• Advise in-house counsel and business partners, provide case updates, and prepare budgets, evaluations, and settlement recommendations.
• Pursue appropriate early resolutions and help manage litigation costs.
• Follow outside-counsel guidelines, billing standards, and reporting requirements.

Matters may include

• Premises liability, including slip-and-fall and negligent-security claims
• Personal injury and product liability
• Transportation and fleet-related claims
• Property damage

Requirements

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Wisconsin bar license in good standing.
• At least five years of experience defending tort litigation.
• Experience in premises liability, personal injury, general liability, or product liability defense.
• Demonstrated deposition, motion-practice, and courtroom experience.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, negotiation, and case-management skills.

Experience representing national retailers, Fortune 500 companies, or self-insured organizations is preferred.

Wisconsin coverage area: Burnett, Polk, Barron, Rusk, Taylor, Lincoln, St. Croix, Dunn, Pierce, Pepin, Eau Claire, Buffalo, Trempealeau, and Jackson counties.