Associate Attorney

Totlani & Partners; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health Reimbursement Arrangement

401(k) and retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Paid lunches

Mileage reimbursement

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Totlani & Partners in Madison, WI is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its criminal defense practice. The attorney will handle criminal, OWI, and traffic matters across Wisconsin, with opportunities for meaningful, hands-on experience.

Qualifications include a JD, active Wisconsin license or eligibility, strong research and writing, and excellent client communication. The firm offers a hybrid schedule, compensation ranging from $72,000 to $140,000, health benefits, a 401(k), paid time off,

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active Wisconsin law license or eligibility to obtain one.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and client-communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple matters, priorities, and deadlines.
• Prior courtroom, criminal law, OWI, or traffic law experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in criminal, OWI, and traffic matters.
• Appear in court and advocate for clients at hearings and other proceedings.
• Conduct legal research and prepare motions, briefs, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Review discovery, police reports, evidence, and case records.
• Communicate with clients regarding their cases, options, and next steps.
• Negotiate with prosecutors and other parties when appropriate.
• Develop case strategies in collaboration with experienced attorneys.
• Manage deadlines and maintain accurate, organized case files.
• Travel to courts and client meetings throughout Wisconsin as needed.
• Provide professional, responsive, and compassionate client service.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Advocacy

Client communication

Time management

Professionalism

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Active Wisconsin law license or eligibility

Job description

A well-established Madison law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its criminal defense practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who is passionate about advocating for clients and wants meaningful, hands-on experience handling criminal, OWI, and traffic matters throughout Wisconsin.

Prior criminal defense experience is a plus but is not required. The firm is open to developing a motivated attorney with strong judgment, excellent communication skills, and a genuine commitment to protecting clients’ rights.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in criminal, OWI, and traffic matters
• Appear in court and advocate for clients at hearings and other proceedings
• Conduct legal research and prepare motions, briefs, correspondence, and other legal documents
• Review discovery, police reports, evidence, and case records
• Communicate with clients regarding their cases, options, and next steps
• Negotiate with prosecutors and other parties when appropriate
• Develop case strategies in collaboration with experienced attorneys
• Manage deadlines and maintain accurate, organized case files
• Travel to courts and client meetings throughout Wisconsin as needed
• Provide professional, responsive, and compassionate client service

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• Active Wisconsin law license or eligibility to obtain one
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
• Excellent interpersonal and client-communication abilities
• Ability to manage multiple matters, priorities, and deadlines
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion
• Interest in criminal defense and protecting clients’ rights
• Prior courtroom, criminal law, OWI, or traffic law experience is preferred but not required

Compensation and Benefits

The position offers annual compensation ranging from $72,000 to $140,000, based on experience and qualifications. Benefits include health insurance, a generous Health Reimbursement Arrangement, a 401(k) and retirement savings plan, paid time off, paid lunches, mileage reimbursement, and professional development assistance.

Location:

Madison, Wisconsin. Attorneys who live in the Madison area will work a hybrid schedule with regular in-person responsibilities. Attorneys located elsewhere in Wisconsin may be considered for a hybrid or remote arrangement based on location and case coverage needs.

All applications and conversations will be handled confidentially. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply with a résumé and cover letter.