Description:
Our continued success is built on a culture of collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual respect. We are committed to fostering an environment where attorneys are empowered to grow their careers, contribute meaningfully, and thrive professionally.Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Litigation Summer Law Clerk position in our Milwaukee office.
The Position:
The Litigation Summer Law Clerk position is an excellent opportunity for someone who is ambitious, focused and organized to gain experience supporting a fast-paced team in a national law firm. The Law Clerk will assist our lawyers in all facets of state and federal civil litigation, including legal research, preparation of first drafts of pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and reports, and involvement in strategy sessions.
The position requires 20 hours per week, in-person, at our Milwaukee office.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct in-depth legal and factual research to support active cases.
- Analyze legal and factual issues to provide critical insights for case strategies.
- Review documents for relevancy and legal issues, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
- Assist attorneys with discovery processes, trial preparation, and trial-related tasks, gaining hands-on experience in litigation.
- Collaborate with attorneys on drafting pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and case strategy discussions.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required. Currently enrolled as a second-year law student for the 2024-2025 academic year at an accredited law school.
- Demonstrated experience or a strong interest in litigation and trial practice. Familiarity with litigation processes is a plus.
- Highly organized, goal-oriented, and efficient, with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong legal research, writing, and oral communication skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Previous work in a professional, fast-paced environment is preferred.