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FOLEY & LARDNER- MILWAUKEE Litigation Special Counsel Chicago in MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Foley & Lardner LLP is seeking up to four attorneys with 2-5 years of litigation experience to join the Firm as Special Counsel in our Chicago, Detroit, Jacksonville, Madison, Milwaukee, Orlando, Salt Lake City, or Tallahassee office. Alternate Foley office locations may be considered based on business need and the candidate\'s experience. These are full time, non-partner track positions supporting our Business Litigation & Dispute Resolution Practice Group. The attorneys in these positions will be responsible for a high volume of commercial collection matters in a fast-paced environment and must be confident in their autonomy. The vast majority of cases proceed to arbitration, so the positions require individuals who are highly organized, have strong time management skills, can adhere to strict deadlines, and the ability to interface with clients and borrowers directly.Our ideal candidates must have strong legal knowledge of enforcement of commercial lending remedies, have handled contested American Arbitration Association (AAA) arbitrations and/or appeared in court examining witnesses and routinely presented evidence, and have familiarity with AAA rules and processes. Experience with documenting forbearance agreements is also strongly preferred. Strong writing and communication skills are essential. Qualified candidates must have a positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, an exceptional work ethic, and must be comfortable having regular, direct interaction with clients and interfacing with counsel. Key attributes include the ability to be objective, non-reactive, and able to stay calm under pressure. We are seeking well-rounded, dynamic, highly motivated lawyers, who have demonstrated an ability to thrive in a sophisticated practice in a busy, collaborative environment. To be considered, candidates must hold a JD from an ABA-approved law school and must be in good standing and active members of the jurisdiction(s) where the candidates are admitted to practice. Timely admission to the state bar coinciding with the office of hire will be a condition of employment. Interested applicants should submit a resume, law school transcript, writing sample, and cover letter indicating preferred office location. Current judicial clerks need to apply directly and may not be submitted by a legal recruiter. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without consideration to their race, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status or medical condition. For applicants applying to our California offices, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to local ordinances. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Vet/Disabled. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/A546EE4FB59E44BD Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.

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