Civil Litigation Attorney – Insurance Defense

Umanist Staffing • Milwaukee, WI

21h • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a comprehensive litigation attorney position focused on leading civil defense and insurance litigation matters from initial case inception through final resolution or trial. Working in a hybrid capacity out of the Milwaukee, WI office, you will handle independent complex caseloads, direct detailed claim evaluations, and build lasting partnerships with key claim professionals and corporate stakeholders.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school with active membership in good standing with the State Bar.
• Proven experience as a practicing litigation attorney independently managing complex civil or insurance defense caseloads.
• Strong understanding of local court procedures, statutory deadlines, legal research methodologies, and court rules.
• Willingness and capability to scale caseloads across multiple focus areas including product liability, bodily injury, trucking, and auto defense.

Nice To Haves

• Past legal experience handling Personal Injury Protection (PIP) or commercial transportation cases.
• Demonstrated first-chair or second-chair trial experience in state or federal courts.
• Prior background handling cases involving governmental entities, toxic torts, or workers' compensation defense.

Responsibilities

• Case Management & Resolution: Autonomously take complex civil litigation and insurance defense cases from inception through final resolution or trial.
• Depositions & Hearings: Conduct and defend confident, high-stakes depositions, prepare technical witness testimony, and represent clients at court hearings.
• Strategic Claim Evaluation: Evaluate intricate insurance claims with absolute precision, identifying proactive resolution windows before escalation.
• Negotiation & Advocacy: Excel in both high-pressure pre-litigation and post-litigation settlement negotiations to achieve ideal structural outcomes.
• Stakeholder Coordination: Maintain consistent communication and build trusted partnerships with claims professionals, corporate clients, and public agencies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior