Milwaukee - Law Clerk
Milwaukee - Law Clerk
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Job Description
Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1250 attorneys in 44 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978 we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 43rd in the National Law Journals survey of the nations largest law firms. Were also Mansfield Certified Plus and a Women in the Law Forum Gold Standard Law Firm.
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 longterm fit where you can grow in a role and will be valued and empowered then we invite you to apply to ourLitigation Summer Law Clerkposition in ourMilwaukee WIoffice
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 fastpaced 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 2540 hours per week inperson at our Milwaukee office.
Responsibilities
- Conduct indepth 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 trialrelated tasks gaining handson experience in litigation.
- Collaborate with attorneys on drafting pleadings motions discovery requests and responses and case strategy discussions.
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree required. Currently enrolled as a secondyear law student for theacademic 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 goaloriented and efficient with the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fastpaced environment.
- Strong legal research writing and oral communication skills with meticulous attention to detail.
- Previous work in a professional fastpaced environment is preferred.
Why Should You Apply
- Flexibility:Remote and hybrid work arrangements to support worklife blend
- Benefits:Outstanding benefits package including 401k match and generous PTO plan
- Career Growth:Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
- Employee Perks:Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits
Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024 agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement please contact us at .
We believe in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. Our firms policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race color national origin religion age sex disability citizenship marital status sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law.
Employment Type
Full Time
