Attorney

Menard, Inc•Eau Claire, WI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for an In-House Attorney that advises various Menard, Inc. divisions on its legal rights, obligations, and privileges. You will join a great team of attorneys at Menards general offices located in scenic Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Eau Claire offers a great quality of life with a variety of outdoor recreation, entertainment, dining, and community activities. The city is conveniently located about one hour east of the Minneapolis/St. Paul Metropolitan area.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
Admission to the Wisconsin Bar or eligibility for admission.
Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in workers' compensation and premises liability defense.
Knowledge of contract, tort, property, labor and employment, consumer, and commercial law.
Experience in contract drafting and review.
Experience in prosecuting and defending legal cases, including debt collection.

Responsibilities

Support workers’ compensation and premises liability claims management. Lead external and internal resources in support of the defense of workers’ compensation matters and premises liability actions in tort.
Research, review, and apply applicable statutes, regulations, and case law to a variety of legal matters.
Develop knowledge in various legal principles, including but not limited to contract, tort, property, labor and employment, consumer and commercial law.
Apply developing complex factual scenarios to existing law.
Responsible for contract drafting and review.
Prosecute and defend legal cases, including debt collection, on the company’s behalf as assigned.
Other miscellaneous duties that arise or are assigned by the General Manager of In-House Counsel.