Description:
Job Description:Expanding Oconomowoc general practice firm seeks an experienced attorney to continue to grow our fast-paced practice. We help people going through transitions in their lives and help plan for future changes. We specialize in estate planning, probate/trust administration, family law, guardianships, and elder law. Additionally, we handle civil litigation, real estate and business formation.
Our success is based foremost on our commitment to putting our clients first, while providing our employees with a healthy work-life balance. The ideal candidate will be confident, self-motivated, compassionate and ethical, and secure in their skill level.
Duties:
- Ability to effectively process a probate administration, from opening of matter until closing.
- Draft legal documents including pleadings, contracts, memoranda, and correspondence with precision and clarity.
- Conduct client consultations for gathering relevant information.
- Conduct comprehensive legal research using LexisNexis and Westlaw to support case strategies across multiple practice areas.
- Electronically file case documents with the Wisconsin Circuit Court eFiling System.
- Stay updated on changes in laws and regulations pertinent to estate planning, probate, guardianships, and other specialty areas.
Qualifications:
Candidates must have a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and be admitted to practice law in Wisconsin.
Ideal candidate will have a strong background handling probate matters. A minimum of 1+ year of experience in the areas discussed above, including courtroom appearances and motion practice, and a willingness to learn.
Proficient filing documents with the Wisconsin Circuit Court eFiling System.
Key Talents/Skills:
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple cases simultaneously.
- Self-starter, with a willingness to learn, who applies common sense and follows an ethical compass when dealing with clients.
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients in highly stressful and emotional situations.
- Experienced in case law research, including working knowledge of Lexis-Nexis or Westlaw.
- Interview Requirements:
- Resume with cover letter
- Provide minimum of one sample of your brief/legal writing.
Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year