Associate Attorney - Wisconsin

Kohn Law Firm S.C.; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Kohn Law Firm S.C. in Milwaukee seeks an Associate Attorney to handle files across Wisconsin, with duties in debt collection, tort and litigation.

The role involves managing the litigation process, evaluating enforcement options, litigating matters and appearing in court. Candidates must be licensed in Wisconsin by hire date; experience in collections or litigation is a plus and compensation will reflect training given to new graduates or attorneys new to this practice area.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Wisconsin by date of hire.
• Experience in collections or litigation is a plus and will be considered in compensation.

Responsibilities

• Handle files throughout the litigation process in Wisconsin.
• Assess enforcement options, litigate matters, and make court appearances.
• Opportunity to handle tort/subrogation files and other debt-collection matters.

Skills

Wisconsin bar admission

Litigation experience

Legal research

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Wisconsin Bar Admission

Job description

Kohn Law Firm S.C. is a nationally recognized creditor’s rights firm based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin that handles debt collection, tort, and litigation services in Wisconsin and Illinois.

We are currently seeking an Associate Attorney to work with our office in Milwaukee and handle matters throughout the state of Wisconsin. There would be an opportunity to work from home for a portion of the workweek.

Responsibilities and Requirements

The Associate Attorney will be responsible for handling files throughout the litigation process. The position will involve assessing enforcement options on files in the office, litigating various matters and making court appearances. Depending on experience and background, the candidate would have opportunities to handle tort/subrogation files, other loan and credit card collection cases and/or post-judgment work. The applicant will need to be highly organized and have excellent communication skills.

Experience in collections or litigation is a plus, and will be considered in compensation, but we have a track record of success in training new graduates or attorneys with some experience who are new to this area of law.

Applicants must be licensed to practice law in Wisconsin on or before the date of hire.