Legal Counsel Job#:387493 Location:CHICAGO Department:Legal Category:General Office Salary:Hourly Apply To This Job Return To List Job Description Menard, Inc., one of the largest retail home-improvement centers in the United States, is seeking an entry-level attorney to handle employment law and contract matters in its Store Division Legal Department. Menard, Inc. operates over 300 Menards home-improvement stores throughout the Midwest. No previous experience is required for this position. Menards offers competitive wages and benefits. You will join a great team of attorneys at Menards general offices located in scenic Eau Claire, Wisconsin, a city which offers a variety of outdoor interests and activities, and is located about 1 hour east of the Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota area. Make BIG Money at Menards! + Competitive Wages + Profit Sharing + Relocation Assistance + Strong Benefits Package + Store Discount 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. Skills/Requirements POSITION REQUIREMENTS: + Law degree from an accredited law school + Preferably licensed to practice law in Illinois, Missouri, or Michigan + 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 Apply To This Job