Litigation Summer Law Clerk — Hybrid (Milwaukee)

Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) match

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Wilson Elser in Milwaukee invites applications for the Litigation Summer Law Clerk role. This position supports a fast-paced civil litigation team, assisting with research, drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery tasks, and participating in strategy sessions.

The role is in-person at the Milwaukee office, requires 20 hours per week, and seeks a motivated 2L student with strong research and writing skills and a keen eye for detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 2L law student for 2024-2025.
• Demonstrated interest in litigation and trial practice; familiarity with litigation processes is a plus.
• Highly organized, goal-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral communication skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Previous work in a professional, fast-paced environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth legal and factual research to support active cases.
• Analyze legal and factual issues to provide insights for case strategies.
• Review documents for relevancy and legal issues, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Assist attorneys with discovery processes, trial preparation, and trial-related tasks.
• Collaborate with attorneys on drafting pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and case strategy discussions.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree, 2L law student for 2024-2025

Job description

Wilson Elser in Milwaukee invites applications for the Litigation Summer Law Clerk role. This position supports a fast-paced civil litigation team, assisting with research, drafting pleadings, motions, and discovery tasks, and participating in strategy sessions.

The role is in-person at the Milwaukee office, requires 20 hours per week, and seeks a motivated 2L student with strong research and writing skills and a keen eye for detail.