Consumer Law / Class Action Associate – Madison

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 is seeking an associate with 4+ years of experience to join the Consumer Law, Finance & Class Actions Practice Group in our Madison office.

Qualified candidates must be strong and persuasive legal writers and oral advocates with experience handling complex litigation matters in state and federal courts. Experience representing clients in consumer class actions, consumer protection and unfair trade practices litigation, financial services disputes, regulatory matters, and other complex commercial litigation is preferred. Candidates should have experience researching and drafting dispositive motions, appellate briefs, class certification briefing, and other substantive filings; analyzing complex statutory and regulatory issues; developing litigation strategy; working with experts; and preparing matters for hearings, arbitration, trial, and appeal. Experience with Government Enforcement Defense & Investigations and Commercial Litigation work is strongly preferred. Federal judicial clerkship experience is a plus.

The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, an exceptional work ethic, and be comfortable working directly with partners and clients. We are seeking a well-rounded, dynamic, highly motivated lawyer who has demonstrated an ability to thrive in a sophisticated practice in a busy, collaborative environment. Top academics required.

Applicants must hold a JD from an ABA-approved law school and must be in good standing and an active member of the Wisconsin Bar. Timely admission to the Wisconsin Bar will be a condition of employment.

In support of transparency and equity in the workplace, Foley provides salary ranges for all positions. The expected salary range for this position is $290,000-$370,000. Actual pay will be determined based on education, experience, internal pay equity at Foley, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

Foley offers a comprehensive benefit program which currently includes

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement
• Disability and Life insurance
• Adoption Assistance
• Backup Care for Dependents

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