Civil Litigation Associate Attorney (Defense)

Job Description

Job Description

Pay: $95,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Build your litigation career handling meaningful, challenging defense matters across multiple practice areas.
• Gain hands-on experience with depositions, motion practice, courtroom proceedings, and trial preparation.
• Work alongside experienced litigators while developing your own case management and advocacy skills.
• Enjoy a diverse caseload spanning medical malpractice, general liability, professional liability, and other civil defense matters.
• Grow your career with opportunities for performance-based raises and bonuses.

Location

Waukesha, WI | On-Site

Join our team in our Waukesha office, where you'll collaborate directly with experienced attorneys and play an active role in litigation matters. We value in-person teamwork while offering occasional remote flexibility when circumstances require it.

Note

Applicants must have 2+ years of litigation experience and be licensed to practice law in Wisconsin or eligible for prompt admission. Prior insurance defense, medical malpractice defense, or general liability defense experience is preferred but not required. We welcome attorneys with transferable civil litigation backgrounds who are interested in defense work.

About Us

Confidential Employer.

We are an established Wisconsin civil litigation defense firm representing businesses, healthcare professionals, insurers, and other clients in complex legal matters. Our practice offers attorneys the opportunity to develop valuable litigation experience across a variety of challenging cases.

We believe in strong advocacy, professional growth, and recognizing attorneys who take initiative and deliver excellent work.

Job Description

As a Civil Litigation Associate Attorney, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Handle civil litigation defense matters involving medical malpractice, general liability, and professional liability.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery responses, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research and develop effective case strategies.
• Take and defend depositions, participate in hearings, and assist with trial preparation.
• Review medical records, investigative materials, and other evidence to evaluate claims.
• Work directly with clients, opposing counsel, and litigation team members.
• Manage case responsibilities while gaining increasing independence and courtroom experience.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• 2+ years of litigation experience, preferably in civil defense litigation.
• Active Wisconsin Bar admission or eligibility for prompt admission.
• Experience drafting motions, handling discovery, and supporting litigation matters.
• Strong legal research, writing, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines, prioritize cases, and work collaboratively.
• Experience in insurance defense, medical malpractice, or general liability is a plus.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You'll join a litigation-focused team where your work matters, your professional development is valued, and you'll have opportunities to strengthen your advocacy skills.

With varied cases, experienced colleagues, and opportunities for performance-based compensation growth, this is a great place to build a rewarding long-term litigation career.

Ready to take the next step in your legal career? We'd love to hear from you.

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Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan