Associate Attorney needed for Milwaukee office

Job Overview: A law firm in Milwaukee, WI, seeks an Associate Attorney to provide effective legal services to clients in general commercial litigation and insolvency matters. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of prior associate-level experience, strong writing and oral communication skills, and the ability to manage cases from commencement to final resolution.

Job Details:

• Provide effective and reliable legal services to clients and supervising attorneys.
• Conduct thorough factual and legal research and analysis in pleadings, memoranda, and other written documents.
• Draft pleadings and other case documents.
• Attend hearings throughout Wisconsin.
• Complete tasks efficiently and manage matters from commencement to final resolution.
• Communicate competently and professionally with clients and supervising attorneys.

Requirements:

• 2 years of prior associate-level experience in general commercial litigation.
• Strong writing and oral communication skills.
• Ability to learn new substantive legal topics as needed.
• Knowledge of federal and state court practice, including experience preparing answers, motions, and other routine filings.
• Experience handling hearings and depositions.
• Willingness to assist with both commercial litigation and insolvency matters.
• Significant case management experience.

Education:

• Juris Doctor.

Certifications:

• Must be licensed to practice law and in good standing in Wisconsin.

Skills:

• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong organization and matter management skills.
• Ability to work professionally and effectively with clients, partners, associates, and support staff.
• Ability to work effectively with others as part of a team.
• Familiarity with and ability to prepare basic and complex litigation documents.
• Familiarity with federal and state court procedural rules and practices.
• Clear and effective drafting skills.
• Strong negotiating skills.

For over three decades, this firm has been specializing in practice areas of finance, health care, real estate, hospitality, creditor/debtor law, and management-labor relations. The firm represents clients throughout Wisconsin, the upper Midwest, and the nation. Besides practicing law, the firm's entire staff is enthusiastic about giving back to the community with time, energy, and devotion.