Associate Attorney

Stone Legal Recruitment; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Profit sharing and performance bonuses

Mentorship from partners

Job summary

A well-established Midwest insurance defense firm is seeking a Litigation Attorney to join its Milwaukee office, with a primary focus on general liability and transportation litigation.

We are ideally seeking attorneys with 3–5 years of experience but are open to candidates with approximately 3–8 years of civil litigation experience; the role is hybrid (3 days in office / 2 remote) with mentorship from partners and a clear path to advancement.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• 3–8 years of litigation experience.
• Strong legal writing and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions and written discovery.
• Conduct legal research and motion practice.
• Take and defend depositions (experience dependent).
• Attend hearings, mediations and court appearances.
• Communicate directly with clients and insurance carriers.
• Participate in trial preparation and litigation strategy.

Skills

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Client communication

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

A well-established Midwest insurance defense firm is seeking a Litigation Attorney to join its Milwaukee office, with a primary focus on general liability and transportation litigation.

We're ideally seeking attorneys with 3–5 years of experience but are open to candidates with approximately 3–8 years of civil litigation experience.

This is a hybrid position (3 days in office / 2 remote) offering meaningful litigation responsibility, direct partner mentorship, and a realistic path toward long-term advancement.

The firm moves efficiently and is typically able to take candidates from initial conversation to decision within approximately two weeks.

Practice Focus

• General liability

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions and written discovery
• Conduct legal research and motion practice
• Take and defend depositions (experience dependent)
• Attend hearings, mediations and court appearances
• Communicate directly with clients and insurance carriers
• Participate in trial preparation and litigation strategy

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• 3–8 years of litigation experience
• Strong legal writing and analytical skills
• Insurance defense experience is a plus but not required

Why This Role

• Broad litigation practice with excellent variety
• Direct mentorship from experienced trial attorneys
• Early courtroom exposure
• Manageable caseloads (generally 30–40 active matters)
• Unlimited PTO
• Profit sharing and performance bonuses

Compensation

• Approximately $125,000–150,000+, depending on experience, plus production-based bonus opportunities.