Associate Attorney

Bell, Moore & Richter SC; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Bell, Moore & Richter S.C. in Madison seeks an Associate Attorney with 4+ years of civil litigation experience to represent clients in disputes from investigation through discovery, settlement, and trial.

The role requires strong written and verbal communication, analytical thinking, and the ability to manage multiple cases with meticulous attention to detail. Salary is commensurate with experience and firm stature in Wisconsin.

Qualifications

• Education: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Experience: 4+ years of hands-on civil litigation, insurance defense, or trial experience. Courtroom, motion practice, and deposition experience a plus.
• Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication, analytical problem-solving, strict attention to detail, public speaking, and caseload management skills.

Responsibilities

• Case assessment and strategy: evaluate facts and merits to advise clients and plan resolution.
• Pleadings and motions: draft complaints, answers, briefs, and dispositive motions for state or federal court.
• Discovery management: conduct depositions, review records, gather evidence, manage document exchanges.
• Settlement negotiations: negotiate with opposing counsel and participate in mediations to resolve disputes outside court.
• Courtroom advocacy: argue motions, examine witnesses, and present trials or appeals.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Analytical thinking

Public speaking

Caseload management

Attention to detail

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

Bell, Moore & Richter, S.C. is seeking a highly motivated, full-time Associate Attorney with a minimum of four years’ experience in civil litigation or a related field.We are located in downtown Madison serving clients throughout Wisconsin since 1851.

As a civil litigation attorney, you will represent clients in legal disputes, managing cases from initial investigation and pleadings through discovery, settlement negotiations, and trial.

Key Responsibilities

• Case Assessment & Strategy: Evaluate the facts and legal merits of a dispute to advise clients and build a plan for resolution.
• Pleadings & Motions: Draft formal complaints, answers, legal briefs, and dispositive motions for state or federal court.
• Discovery Management: Conduct depositions, interview witnesses, review medical or financial records, gather physical or documentary evidence, and manage written document exchanges or subpoenas.
• Settlement Negotiations: Negotiate with opposing counsel and participate in mediations to resolve disputes outside of court.
• Courtroom Advocacy: Argue motions, examine witnesses, and present trials or appeals before judges and juries.

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Experience: 4+ years of hands-on civil litigation, insurance defense, or trial experience.Courtroom, motion practice, and deposition experience a plus.
• Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication, analytical problem-solving, strict attention to detail, public speaking, and caseload management skills.

Salary commensurate with experience.