Associate Litigation Attorney

Gurstel Law Firm P C • Milwaukee, WI

4h • $80,000 - $110,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

As an Associate Litigation Attorney, you will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks including providing thorough and practical assessments and advice while advocating for clients in and out of court during the legal process. The role focuses on continuous quality work product and performance in an energized and fast-paced environment while doing right, maintaining integrity, and achieving results. You will prepare, draft, and review documents, new referrals, complaints, motions, and discovery requests and responses. You will document account/file activity in accordance with Firm and client policies and procedures. This role involves coordinating and attending court proceedings virtually, and occasionally traveling to various courts in the State to effectively handle all aspects of a case’s litigation life cycle. You will research and interpret case laws, rulings, and regulations and formulate legal opinions for review by a supervising attorney. Communication with clients will be responsive to maintain and further develop client relationships. You will also negotiate settlements and attend continuing education classes, webinars, and seminars to remain current and well-informed of any local, state, or federal changes in the law, rules of court, or court procedures. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Qualified attorney with no discipline history with an active license in the state for which they will work in.
• Membership in Wisconsin Bar
• Excellent written and oral communication skills across a broad spectrum of attorney and non-attorney recipients including all levels within the organization and external.

Nice To Haves

• 3-5 Years’ experience preferred.
• Minimum 2-year civil law firm preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with other employees to utilize resources and knowledge of others in identifying high quality solutions.
• Possesses leadership skills and the ability to drive and motivate other employees to achieve results.
• Knowledge of state laws and regulations relevant to motor vehicle repossessions, collections, and repair shop and storages facilities preferred but will train.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills.
• Work in a team-oriented environment and meet tight deadlines and prioritize projects with limited supervision.
• Westlaw, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, Adobe Acrobat, Legal Case Management Software.

Responsibilities

• Provide thorough and practical assessments and advice while advocating for clients in and out of court during the legal process.
• Focus on continuous quality work product and performance in the Firm’s energized and fast-paced environment while doing right, maintaining integrity, and achieving results.
• Prepare, draft, and review documents, new referrals, complaints, motions and discovery requests and responses.
• Document account/file activity in accordance with the Firm and client policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and attend court proceedings virtually, and, from time to time, travel to various courts in the State and effectively handle all aspects of a case’s litigation life cycle.
• Research and interpret case laws, rulings, and regulations and formulate legal opinions for review by supervising attorney.
• Communicate with clients in a responsive manner to maintain and further develop client relationships.
• Negotiate settlements.
• Attend continuing education classes, webinars, and seminars to remain current and well-informed of any local, state, or federal changes in the law, rules of court or court procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Long-Term Care, Pet Insurance, 401k, Profit Sharing, and Student Debt Retirement Savings Program.
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)/ Paid Holidays
• Professional yet casual work environment
• Bonus and Commission potential
• Paid CLE’s & Dues
• Paid parking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed