Litigation Attorney

About the firm

Pemberton Personal Injury Law Firm, named a 2025 Best Place to Work: Law Firms, is growing and looking for a compassionate, sharp, and motivated Litigation Attorney to join our team. Our vision is simple: to compassionately help, counsel, and protect the injured from corporate greed. We believe in following the Golden Rule and treating our clients like family. You can work on-site or hybrid from any of our offices in Baraboo, Eau Claire, Madison, or Sun Prairie.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation cases: Handle personal injury and motor vehicle accident cases from litigation through settlement, trial, or other resolution.
• Develop case strategy: Evaluate liability, damages, case value, and litigation strategy tailored to each client.
• Handle litigation: Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other litigation documents; take and defend depositions and attend mediations, hearings, and court appearances.
• Prepare for trial: Prepare witnesses and exhibits, work with experts, and participate in trial proceedings as appropriate.
• Advocate for clients: Communicate regularly with clients, guide them through the litigation process, and negotiate with insurance carriers and opposing counsel.
• Work with the team: Work closely with legal assistants, paralegals, attorneys, and experts to move cases forward efficiently.

Requirements

• Active Wisconsin State Bar membership in good standing.
• 2+ years of litigation experience preferred; personal injury or plaintiff litigation experience is a plus.
• Strong legal writing, research, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload while maintaining quality and client care.
• Excellent communication, organization, and teamwork skills.

Benefits

• A positive, upbeat workplace with a high-energy team.
• Full administrative support to help you focus on what you do best.
• Opportunities to prepare and take cases to trial.
• Opportunities for professional growth and meaningful work with real impact.
• A culture that celebrates wins, supports its people, and puts clients first.
• Hybrid and remote flexibility.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plan with employer match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• CLE reimbursement and professional development support.

Pay

• Salary range: $95,000–$300,000+, depending on experience, litigation background, and trial experience.
• Bonus structure.

Schedule

• In-office or hybrid at any of our four locations (for Wisconsin applicants only).
• Technology and equipment provided for hybrid employees.
• Office locations: Baraboo, WI (main office), Madison, WI, Eau Claire, WI, Sun Prairie, WI.