Are you determined, talented and compassionate? Do you have experience working in a family law firm and you are looking for a dynamic, entrepreneurial firm where you can grow and build a meaningful career? If you are, we welcome your resume.

Renier Hotopp Law Offices, LLC is an entrepreneurial SE Wisconsin family law firm focusing on divorce, child custody, paternity, post-divorce proceedings and more – and we are on track for aggressive growth. We are committed to attracting top talent to join our team to help our clients. We are growing fast and we need additional staff who can hit the ground running.

We are known for being intricately engaged with our clients throughout this extremely emotional process so they feel empowered, and inspired to fight for what they have a legal right to, and emboldened to demand what they need for a brighter future ahead. We believe clients are in a better position when they have a team behind them who cares.

Everyone’s contribution is critical to the success of the firm. If you want to be a part of our team, apply here for the following positions:

Mid-Level Associate Attorney

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Effectively communicate with clients, opposing parties, court, and others
  • Help solve divorce and family issues for clients by analyzing the situation, understanding their needs, and creating a strategic plan of action
  • Prepare for hearings and represent clients in court proceedings as needed
  • Draft pleadings, motions, marital settlement agreements, divorce judgements, stipulations and other orders
  • Draft and/or edit motions, affidavits, pleadings, legal arguments, testimony, and trial briefs
  • Review and monitor new and updated laws and regulations
  • Continuously update clients on the developments of their case
  • Thorough & timely counseling clients on settlement versus contesting issues
  • Promote an excellent client experience
  • Other tasks as assigned by Senior Attorney

Qualifications

  • Minimum 3 years of experience working in a family law firm in SE Wisconsin
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills, especially in highly stressful and emotional situations
  • Technical training or knowledge: Basic business software (MS Office Suite), Email client software, case management software, Legal research software (Westlaw, Lexis), and other computer and telephone technology as may be implemented and required for the position
  • Required Licensure: Admitted to practice law in Wisconsin and satisfactory standing with the State Bar

Paralegal

We are looking for an experienced paralegal to assist attorneys in divorce litigation and family law cases. The candidate must know how to draft simple pleadings, proposed judgments, e-file cases, have excellent communication skills and be extremely detail oriented. We are seeking a candidate with at least 3 years of experience in a divorce and family law firm.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Organize and analyze discovery documents
  • Drafting simple pleadings, letters, demands, responses
  • Obtain documents from clients
  • Communicate with courts and clients
  • E-file documents
  • Prepare exhibits and organize trial binders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in a divorce and family law firm
  • Organization and attention to detail
  • Excellent writing and communication skills
  • Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office

Legal Assistant

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Manage attorneys calendars
  • Enter all court dates and deadlines in calendars
  • Schedule prospective client consultations
  • Schedule client meetings and conference calls
  • Assist with processing new files in case management system, and open and maintain client files
  • Maintain client database in case management system
  • Communicate with clients by email
  • Prepare attorney litigation binders with all necessary files and hearing notebooks
  • Assist with preparation of envelopes and postage for mailings as necessary
  • Assist with scanning, faxing, photocopying and bates-stamping documents as necessary
  • Other duties as required

Qualifications + Experience Required

  • Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience at a law firm
  • Experience handling a high volume number of cases
  • Intermediate to Advanced skills in MS Word and Excel
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills
  • Dedication to providing high-quality service
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Compassionate

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