Attorney Opportunity (Associate or Lateral)

Pruitt, Ekes & Geary, S.C.; Racine (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Continuing education support

401k plan

Job summary

Pruitt, Ekes & Geary, S.C., a well-established law firm in Racine, Wisconsin, is seeking a full-time attorney to join our municipal government practice and serve local governments including cities, villages, and towns. The firm handles zoning, land use, contracts, real estate, and related matters.

Qualified candidates will have a Juris Doctorate, be licensed to practice in Wisconsin, and possess at least three years of municipal law experience.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• Must be a member of the Wisconsin Bar Association and licensed to practice in Wisconsin.
• Minimum of three years of experience in municipal law and local government practice.
• Strong research, written and oral communication skills including public speaking.
• Background in real estate and/or litigation preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Advise local government bodies and attend municipal meetings, including evenings.
• Prosecutions in municipal court and circuit court OWI jury trials and municipal court appeals.
• Represent local governments in zoning, planning and land use, and related municipal matters.
• Support a fast-paced municipal law practice with strong research and communication.

Skills

Legal research

Written communication

Public speaking

Oral advocacy

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Pruitt, Ekes & Geary, S.C., an established law firm located in Racine, Wisconsin, is seeking a full-time attorney to join our practice representing local governments (primarily cities, villages and towns). The firm provides a wide variety of legal services to municipalities in all areas of municipal law, including zoning, planning and land use, conservation and subdivision developments, development agreements, legislative drafting, contracts, real estate law, public bidding, tax incremental financing (TIF/TID; incentives), ordinance enforcement and prosecutions, eminent domain, police & fire commissions, boards of review, zoning boards of appeals, sex offender residency ordinances and exemption boards, sewer and water utilities, and storm water districts.

Qualified candidates must have a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school, be a member of the Wisconsin Bar Association, and be licensed to practice law in the State of Wisconsin.A minimum of three years of experience in municipal law and local government practice is required.Attorney representation will include advising local government bodies, attendance at municipal meetings, including evening meetings, and prosecutions in municipal court,circuit court OWI jury trials and municipal court appeals.A demonstrated interest in continuing to practice municipal law in a fast-paced and growing municipal law firm is required.Requirements also include strong research, written and oral communication skills including public speaking.A background in real estate and/or litigation preferred but not required.

We offer a friendly and professional workplace with competitive compensation, continuing education support and a 401k plan.Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

on or before November 25, 2026.