Milwaukee - Law Clerk

The role

You will support the litigation team in a Milwaukee office of a national law firm as a summer law clerk. The work covers state and federal civil litigation, including legal research, drafting, and document review.

What you will do

• Conduct in-depth legal and factual research to support active cases.
• Analyze legal and factual issues to provide critical 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.

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Currently enrolled as a second-year law student for the 2024-2025 academic year at an accredited law school.
• Demonstrated experience or a strong interest in litigation and trial practice.
• Highly organized, goal-oriented, and efficient, able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral communication skills with meticulous attention to detail.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with litigation processes.
• Previous work in a professional, fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Generous PTO.
• 401(k) match.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.
• Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits.
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement.
• Opportunities for long-term growth within a nationally recognized firm.

Before you apply

• Wilson Elser participates in the federal E-Verify program and confirms work authorization for new hires.
• The posting says the position requires in-person work at the Milwaukee office.

About the company

Wilson Elser is a national law firm with more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices. The posting says the firm is recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer.