Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Store Counsel is an entry-level in-house attorney that advises various Menard, Inc. divisions on its legal rights, obligations, and privileges. The qualified candidate must perform the following responsibilities:

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Litigation
• Prosecute and defend legal cases, including debt collection, on the company's behalf;
• Evaluate cases to determine the cost of litigation, the benefits of alternative dispute resolution, and the benefits of settlement;
• Represent the interests of Menard, Inc. in all phases of litigation, including but not limited to, discovery, taking and defending depositions, trial preparation, motion practice, and appeals.
• Legal Advice
• Prepare and present legal training to managers;
• Advise management on legal developments and its impact on business;
• Review proposed vendor contracts and advise company on legal implications.
• Legal research
• Ability to review and comprehend applicable statutes, regulations, and case law;
• Become knowledgeable in various legal principles, including but not limited to, contract, tort, property, labor and employment, consumer, and commercial law;
• Apply developing complex factual scenarios to existing law.
• Travel, as needed, for litigation purposes and to provide training and counsel to store management;
• Provide written feedback to the General Office regarding status of cases and stores.
• Other miscellaneous duties that arise or are assigned by the Manager of the Legal department.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• Overtime

Work Location: In person
Skills & Requirements
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
•Law degree from an accredited law school
•Must be licensed to practice law in either Indiana or Missouri
•Relocation to Eau Claire, Wisconsin is required
•Strong written and verbal communication skills
•Ability to work independently and produce quality work
•Must be reliable, cooperative, and able to manage multiple projects and priorities
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Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Relocation, Shift work, Night shift, Day shift, Monday to Friday,

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