Attorney

• Job Overview:*

Nicolet Law is looking for an experienced Attorney to join our Personal Injury practice with possible management opportunities. Must be admitted to practice law in Wisconsin and/or Minnesota. This position will involve record review, legal research, legal writing, negotiations, discovery, depositions, hearings, trial, and other work advocating for injured clients in the Midwest.

• Responsibilities:*

· Manage a personal injury caseload including but not limited to auto accidents, dog bites, slip and fall, wrongful death, and other negligence-based claims
· Conduct initial client consultations and case evaluations
· Review and summarize case records including but not limited to insurance policies and records, medical and billing records, and police reports
· Draft and proof read legal correspondence and demand letters
· Draft and file legal documents including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests
· Prepare to take and defend depositions, including expert and lay witnesses
· Represent clients in mediation and court proceedings including trial
· Maintain regular communication with clients, keeping them informed throughout the legal process
· Collaborate with support staff to efficiently move cases forward
· Ensure compliance with all legal and ethical obligations
· Possible Management opportunities include overseeing staff and attorneys in Wisconsin, including attorney mentoring, monitoring attorney KPIs, case status, and timelines as well as occasional 1:1 meetings and performance evaluations

• Qualifications:*

· Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
· Admitted to practice law in Wisconsin and/or Minnesota
· Minimum two years of attorney experience required, personal injury experience strongly preferred
· Management experience strongly preferred
· Ability to commute to meet clients as needed
· Previous experience in a professional office environment
· Detail-oriented and organized
· Strong negotiation and communication skills
· Ability to work as part of a team, manage and prioritize multiple projects, and meet deadlines
· Client focused with a high level of professionalism and customer service; ability to handle confidential matters with discretion
· Desire to work in a fast-paced, growing office that focuses on client satisfaction and results
· Proficiency with legal research tools and case management software; Clio experience preferred but not required
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, Outlook

• Schedule:*

· 8-hour shift
· Day shift
· Monday to Friday
· Full-time
· May require evening or weekend work, but job duties will primarily be during regular business hours
· In office
Pay: $100,000.00 - $300,000.