Associate Attorney Position

Cassiday Schade LLP; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Cassiday Schade LLP is seeking an associate attorney for its Milwaukee, WI office. The ideal candidate will have two to five years of experience in civil litigation, specifically in areas like medical malpractice and construction. The position requires proficiency in legal research, excellent communication skills, and a license to practice in Wisconsin. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, managing cases, and interacting with clients. A commitment to teamwork and professionalism is essential. Join a firm dedicated to exceptional client representation.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice in Wisconsin.
• Demonstrate strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Proficient with Lexis and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, orders, discovery, and legal memoranda.
• Prepare and respond to written discovery.
• Conduct legal research.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Review client documents, draft case evaluations and prepare status report correspondence.
• Assist with mediations and court appearances.
• Interact directly with clients and colleagues.
• Manage a substantive case load.

Skills

Legal research and analytical skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency with Lexis

Proficiency with MS Office

Education

Licensed to practice law in Wisconsin

Job description

Job Description

Cassiday Schade LLP is actively seeking an associate attorney for its Milwuakee, WI office with two to five years of experience in any of the following areas of civil litigation: medical malpractice, construction, transportation, product liability, and general liability litigation. The individual must be dedicated, highly‑motivated, and interested in practicing among our team of more than 100 attorneys who value legal acumen, collaboration, open and honest communication, integrity and professionalism. Must be licensed to practice in Wisconsin.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, orders, discovery and legal memoranda.
• Prepare and respond to written discovery.
• Conduct legal research.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Review client documents, draft case evaluations and prepare status report correspondence.
• Assist with and participate in mediations, pretrial settlement conferences and court appearances.
• Interact directly with clients, claim professionals, opposing counsel, colleagues and staff.
• Manage a substantive case load.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice law in Wisconsin.
• Proficient with Lexis and MS Office.
• Demonstrate strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Proactively work both independently and as part of a team.
• Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Navigate hearings in state and federal court with poise and professionalism.

Company Description

Cassiday Schade LLP is a litigation law firm headquartered in Chicago, with a presence throughout the Midwest. We focus on providing our clients with exceptional and efficient representation and act as national or regional counsel for clients facing nationwide exposures. With experience in virtually all areas of civil litigation, we have a diverse client base and our attorneys provide companies of various sizes with extensive trial experience and case preparation acumen. Throughout our history, we have represented individuals and companies in a variety of industries, including long‑term care, insurance, financial services, manufacturing, construction, professional services and transportation. In addition to trial and appellate work, we provide both organizations and individuals with the tools to analyze and prevent risk before litigation arises.