Senior Lead Attorney

Company Description

Groth Law Firm, S.C. is a Wisconsin-based personal injury litigation firm dedicated to advocating for individuals harmed by the negligence of others. Our practice focuses on personal injury, commercial litigation, and general civil litigation.

Led by Attorney Jon Groth, the firm has successfully tried cases across Wisconsin and recovered millions of dollars through verdicts, judgments, and settlements for injured clients. Our team is committed to providing skilled, compassionate, and results-driven representation while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.

Role Description

Groth Law Firm, S.C. is seeking a Senior Lead Attorney to join our litigation team in Brookfield, Wisconsin. This is a full-time, on-site position.

The Senior Lead Attorney will manage a docket of personal injury cases from pre-suit through litigation and resolution. The attorney will evaluate claims, oversee pre-suit negotiations, and determine when cases should b filed. When litigation is necessary, the attorney will file suit and handle all aspects of the case through discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediation, and trial preparation.

This role involves conducting discovery, taking and defending depositions, drafting and arguing motions, negotiating settlements, and preparing cases for mediation and trial.

The ideal candidate is a confident litigator who enjoys working in a collaborative team environment while maintaining the ability to independently manage cases and drive cases toward resolution.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation experience, preferably in personal injury or insurance defense.
• Demonstrated experience handling depositions, motion practice, and discovery.
• Experience managing a personal injury docket from pre-suit through litigation and resolution.
• Strong legal research, writing, and case analysis skills.
• Proven ability to evaluate liability and damages and negotiate settlements.
• Experience preparing cases for mediation, hearings, and trial.
• JD degree from an accredited law school and active license to practice law in Wisconsin.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and client-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a litigation team.