Senior Attorney - Litigation

Description:

Kaman & Cusimano, a law firm focused on representing condominium and homeowners associations, is seeking an attorney for our Wisconsin office. This position offers meaningful client contact and opportunities for long-term professional growth in community association law. This position regularly handles matters related to a wide variety of cases including enforcement of property restrictions, contract disputes, construction defects, and other real property issues. Attorney should enjoy significant client contact and public speaking. We offer a best-in-class benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, and disability insurance, as well as a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications:

• Must be admitted to practice law in Ohio
• 5+ years of relevant litigation experience in real estate, corporate, or contract law, or in representing governmental organizations in litigation based civil matters
• Prior work experience must demonstrate dedication and hard work
• Prior experience using Microsoft office suite, including Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Must be available during business hours, as well as some evenings and weekends for client meetings
• Manage a high-volume workload, prioritize competing deadlines, and maintain professional, effective relationships with clients and colleagues.

Requirements:

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage paralegals and administrative staff on team
• Maintain in-depth knowledge and independently handle all assigned cases, assigned or personally originated, in a diverse case load
• Chair client corporate meetings
• Ability to manage electronic task list and billing
• Advise clients on case status and next steps, maintaining strong relationships through clear, timely communication.
• Expected to be proficient in all phases and tasks of a matter including but not limited to, drafting complaints and answers, discovery, witness preparation, taking and defending depositions, motion practice, trial preparation, actual trial conduct, and appellate work