We are seeking three (3) talented, personable attorneys with a portable book of business, a following, and depth in: a) litigation and creditor’s rights, b) corporate and financial transactions, or c) estate planning. All candidates are expected to have that special blend of business and legal acumen mixed with exceptional people skills. In addition, you will need glowing references from people who have reported to you in the past (to demonstrate consistent treatment of everyone with respect) and from your peers (to demonstrate collaborative teamwork). Further, it is critical that you know who you are and what you want out of life; we are not a flag-stop. We view all these things as table stakes - you need to have them to play with us. While the positions are primarily in our Milwaukee office, we also have offices in Chicago and Pleasant Prairie, WI. We don’t care where you work, we care how you work.
What do we value?
- Culture – it is a virtuous circle. Happy, engaged and interesting people deliver better value and service to our clients; who in turn give us great work we believe in; which helps keep us happy, engaged and interested.
- People – we like each other. We leave our egos at the door. We are respectful, collaborative, energetic, fun and open-minded.
- Curiosity – what we are doing has been done before, but not like this. The future is ours to write if we are willing to execute ambitious visions - but first we need to learn and let that learning shape our visions.
- Innovation – we get excited about growth, take intelligent risks, make decisions quickly and learn from our mistakes.
- Execution – take it and run with it. Excuses are like law degrees - all lawyers have them but they won't get you automatic respect here. Working hard and getting stuff done will get our attention and earn our respect.
We are a group of forward-thinking lawyers and professionals who have built a progressive business law firm based on a more passionate and personal way of practicing law.
We believe clients should like their lawyer, and we believe that everyone in the firm should like each other. This means we seek out exceptional and good-natured individuals.
We seek clients we believe in and we are passionate about the type of work we do. Life is too short to spend time working with people who don’t share our values.
What do we offer?
Beyond the usual, boring stuff like a competitive salary, and great benefits…we offer an environment that puts family first, and is energetic, fun, and flexible. We surround ourselves with people we respect, admire and enjoy who are also engaged, honest and confident enough on their own quest to support ours. We take seriously our responsibility to ensure that you develop as a member of the firm and the legal community. We make every effort to accommodate you so that you are able to gain experience in the areas that interest you. We encourage you to be involved in all aspects of the firm.
We are a progressive firm that is growing quickly and there are times where there are holes – there’s a job that needs doing and there’s no one to do it. We appreciate people who are willing, even enthusiastic, to step up and work hard. There is always going to be “grunt work” but we hope to work with people who challenge the current system, take a risk and find a better way to solve a problem and take nothing at face value.
What differentiates us?
Carlson Dash strives to achieve balance between financial accountability and a comfortable culture. The Attorney will be expected to help the firm maintain that balance by providing exceptional service to our clients in a way that supports our existing culture of performance and fun. We’re a team that values people and it’s no different for this role. A strong work ethic is a must.
We look for commitment, curiosity and innovation. We welcome those who don’t fit the traditional law firm mold. Diverse personalities help keep our lives exciting and entertaining. We look for people who are comfortable in a group setting, are not afraid to speak up and be heard, and who thrive on collaboration (as opposed to competition). This doesn’t mean we are only seeking extroverts; many of us are introverts who just happen to like each other’s company. We like to enjoy ourselves around the office, and are a lot more informal than many other firms, but we firmly believe that giving our clients the best value often means busting our butts to get them the best advice and service when they need it. In other words, while we are a culture of fun, we are also a culture of performance.
What to do next?
If you have the table stakes, and if you get excited about our vision, we want to talk to you. Send your cover letter and resume as one single PDF file to mstaniec@carlsondash.com.
Salary is commensurate with experience. We thank all interested applicants who apply however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
