Careers: Attorney Positions

We are frequently looking for attorneys who thrive in a professional, team-oriented environment and enjoy the quality of life offered in North Central and West Central Wisconsin. (Wausau and Eau Claire Community Information).   As the largest Wisconsin law firm headquartered north of Madison, we strive to maintain depth within our wide array of services, and offer new and experienced attorneys significant responsibility and opportunity, along with competitive compensation and benefits.

Ruder Ware regularly participates in annual on-campus recruiting in the fall at seven campuses:  Northwestern Law, Marquette University Law School, University of Wisconsin Law School, University of Minnesota Law School, University of St. Thomas School of Law, Hamline University Law School, and William Mitchell College of Law.

Current position available:  Associate Attorney

Ruder Ware, a 42-attorney law firm with locations in Wausau and Eau Claire, Wisconsin is seeking an associate for our Eau Claire office.  We are looking for an individual with three to four years of experience in one or more of the following areas: estate planning, business succession planning, real estate and business transactions.   

The ideal candidate will possess the ability to build client relationships and eventually assume primary responsibility for those relationships.  The ideal candidate also will have excellent written and oral communication skills, a strong academic background and the motivation to excel supported by a group of like-minded individuals.

In addition to a competitive salary, Ruder Ware offers a complete benefit package including group health, life and disability insurance, a Section 125 Flex Benefits Plan, a 401(k) profit sharing plan, parking, continuing legal education and vacation.  

If you are interested in joining Ruder Ware, please forward your resume and credentials to the address below.  All applications will remain confidential. 

                                          Ruder Ware, L.L.S.C.

                                          P.O. Box 8050

                                          Wausau, WI  54402-8050

                                          please email:  Linda M. Huss

Traditionally, the firm focuses on recruiting newly graduated students. We do supplement our attorney team with lateral attorneys depending on department needs. We offer a generous fringe benefit package including:

• High deductible health insurance plan with a firm HSA contribution
• Group-term life insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts (medical expense reimbursement and dependent care assistance reimbursement)
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan
• You will receive two weeks of paid vacation during your first twelve months
• The firm observes approximately eight and one-half paid holidays each year

Other generous benefits include:

• Annual client development expense account
• Annual Continuing Legal Education (CLE) expense account
• Paid parking
• The firm will pay your membership fees for: American Bar Association, Wisconsin State Bar, and Marathon County and Eau Claire County Bar Associations

• The firm will pay for your professional liability insurance and a portion of a personal liability insurance policy

Should you be interested in joining us, please forward us your resume or contact Joe Mella, Recruiting Coordinator, or John Laehn, Chief Operating Officer.