Title : GL Partner Attorney
Based at : Milwaukee, WI
Successful Midwestern law firm seeks a GL Partner attorney with five or more years of experience defending general liability claims to join our Milwaukee, WI office.
Hennessy & Roach, P.C. is a growing and dynamic firm with an eight-state footprint (WI, IN, IL, MO, NE, KS, TN and IA). This is an opportunity to lead an established growing Litigation Practice Group.
Essential Job Functions :
- Gathering medical evidence and medical records
- Taking depositions of the claimant, physicians, medical experts, and other parties
- Conducting discovery
- Performing legal research
- Remaining current with developments in the law
- Drafting pleadings, findings of fact, motions, briefs, opinions, and other legal documents
- Represent the interests of the employer or insurer at hearings, trials, depositions, oral arguments, mediations, arbitrations, and other proceedings.
- Communicate with claims representatives.
- Monitor loss run reports for trends and increases and alerts management to concerns.
- Assist with the investigation of accidents and problem areas.
- Manage costs to reduce liability.
- Compile and submit reports required by company management.
- Coordinate and attend claims reviews.
- Negotiate settlements on behalf of the insurance company.
- Prepare for and participate in Mediation and Arbitration of claims.
- Prepare for and conduct Bench and Jury Trials.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Education, Skills, and Qualifications :
- J.D. and proof of admission to the Wisconsin bar exam
- Proven track record of five plus years of progressive experience in general liability defense work; workers’ compensation defense experience a plus.
- Working knowledge of legal principles and practices.
- In-depth knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
- Thorough knowledge of legal research techniques and legal terminology.
- Microsoft Word experience required; Perfect Law legal software experience preferred.
- Outstanding organizational, interpersonal, and research skills.
- Excellent attention to detail with the ability to multi-task.
- Excellent telephone and writing skills.
- Must be self-motivated and able to meet deadlines under pressure.
- Must have the ability to work as part of a team, as well independently.
- Organization, planning, attention to detail, and dependability.
- Firm and client confidentiality required.
30+ days ago