Consumer Law & Class Action Associate — Lead Complex Litigation

Foley & Lardner LLP; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 290,000 - 370,000; Full time

Job summary

Foley & Lardner LLP in Madison, WI seeks an associate with 4+ years of experience to join the Consumer Law, Finance & Class Actions Practice Group. You will handle complex litigation in state and federal courts, draft dispositive motions and briefs, and work with partners on strategy and hearings.

A JD from an ABA-approved law school and Wisconsin Bar admission are required; top academics preferred. Experience in consumer protection and regulatory matters is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Strong and persuasive legal writers and oral advocates with experience handling complex litigation.
• Experience in consumer class actions, consumer protection, and unfair trade practices litigation preferred.
• Researching and drafting dispositive motions, appellate briefs, and class certification briefing required.
• Must have top academics and Wisconsin Bar admission; timely admission a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Handle complex litigation matters in state and federal courts.
• Develop litigation strategy and work with experts, hearings, arbitration, trial and appeal.
• Prepare matters for hearings, trials and appeals; draft dispositive motions and briefs.

Skills

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Complex litigation

Consumer law

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-approved law school

Job description

Foley & Lardner LLP in Madison, WI seeks an associate with 4+ years of experience to join the Consumer Law, Finance & Class Actions Practice Group. You will handle complex litigation in state and federal courts, draft dispositive motions and briefs, and work with partners on strategy and hearings.

A JD from an ABA-approved law school and Wisconsin Bar admission are required; top academics preferred. Experience in consumer protection and regulatory matters is highly valued.