Associate Attorney - Assessment Recovery

BCG Attorney Search; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks an associate attorney to join its Assessment Recovery group in Milwaukee, WI. The role handles matters related to assessment recovery, money judgments, bankruptcy, judgment execution, foreclosure and other real property issues, with substantial client contact and public speaking.

The attorney will manage a high caseload, supervise staff, draft pleadings, conduct discovery, and participate in trial preparation while maintaining strong client relationships and

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice law in Wisconsin.
• 0-5 years of litigation experience in real estate, corporate, or contract law, or civil litigation for governmental bodies.
• Excellent personal and professional dedication.
• Availability during business hours, with some evenings and weekends for client meetings.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high project load and oversee administrative staff.
• Independently handle a diverse caseload including personally originated cases.
• Chair client meetings and maintain strong client relationships.
• Advise clients on case status and manage electronic task lists and billing.
• Draft complaints and answers, conduct discovery, prepare witnesses, and manage trial preparation.

Skills

Client relationship management

High caseload management

Case management knowledge

Electronic task management and billing

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an associate attorney to join the Assessment Recovery group in Milwaukee. This role offers significant opportunities for professional growth and advancement, handling matters related to assessment recovery, money judgments, bankruptcy, judgment execution, foreclosure, and other real property issues. The attorney will engage in substantial client contact and public speaking.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high project load and oversee administrative staff.


• Independently handle a diverse caseload, including assigned and personally originated cases.


• Chair client corporate meetings and maintain strong client relationships.


• Advise clients on case status and manage electronic task lists and billing.


• Draft complaints and answers, conduct discovery, prepare witnesses, and manage trial preparation and conduct.

Requirements

• Admitted to practice law in Wisconsin.


• 0-5 years of litigation experience in real estate, corporate, or contract law, or representing governmental organizations in civil litigation.


• Demonstrated dedication and hard work in prior roles.


• Proficiency with Microsoft operating systems and sophisticated software.


• Availability during business hours, with some evenings and weekends for client meetings.


• Excellent personal skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Wisconsin.

Skills

• Ability to manage high project loads and administrative staff.


• Strong knowledge of case management and legal procedures.


• Proficiency in electronic task management and billing systems.


• Excellent client relationship management.

Benefits

• Health insurance.


• Disability insurance.


• Retirement plan.