Senior Litigator
Milwaukee, WI

Growing real estate law firm is looking for a litigation associate attorney to join our dynamic and engaging Wisconsin litigation group that offers a tremendous opportunity for long term advancement and professional development opportunities. This position regularly handles matters related to a wide variety of cases including enforcement of property restrictions, contract disputes, construction defects, and other real property issues. Attorney should enjoy significant client contact and public speaking. Extremely competitive benefits package, including health, disability, and retirement.

Position Description:

• Cover letter with description of your skills and background
• Must be admitted to practice law in Wisconsin
• 8+ years of relevant litigation experience in real estate, corporate, or contract law, or in representing governmental organizations in litigation-based civil matters
• Prior work experience must demonstrate dedication and hard work
• Prior experience using a Microsoft operating system and other sophisticated software
• Must be available during business hours, as well as some evenings and weekends for client meetings
• Must be able to demonstrate excellent personal skills

Optimum Skills:

• Manage high project load and administrative staff
• Maintain in-depth knowledge and independently handle all assigned cases, assigned or personally originated, in a diverse case load
• Chair client corporate meetings
• Ability to manage electronic task list and billing
• Maintain strong relationships by advising clients on the status of cases
• Expected to be proficient in all phases and tasks of a matter including but not limited to, drafting complaints and answers, discovery, witness preparation, taking and defending depositions, motion practice, trial preparation, actual trial conduct, and appellate work