Civil Litigation Attorney

gpac; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Three weeks of paid vacation

Job summary

gpac in Milwaukee seeks an experienced Civil Litigation Attorney to join a boutique firm. You will manage civil matters from inception to resolution, meet clients, draft motions, conduct discovery, take and defend depositions, and appear at hearings and trials with guidance as needed. A J.D.

and Wisconsin Bar membership are required, with 4+ years of civil litigation and strong motion practice. The role offers a competitive base salary of $100,000–$160,000 with a generous bonus, plus

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active membership and good standing with the Wisconsin State Bar.
• 4+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Strong motion practice experience is required.
• Experience handling matters through multiple stages of litigation.
• Deposition and courtroom experience.
• Ability to manage multiple matters, deadlines, and priorities.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with experienced attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation matters from inception through resolution with supervision.
• Meet directly with clients to understand issues, evaluate claims, and develop strategies.
• Conduct legal research and analyze case law, evidence, depositions, and witnesses.
• Draft motions, pleadings, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Manage all aspects of discovery, including written discovery and document review.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, experts, and witnesses.
• Appear at hearings and advocate on behalf of clients.
• Participate in mediations, settlements, and trials.

Skills

Motion practice

Client communication

Litigation strategy

Time management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

A well-established boutique law firm in Milwaukee is seeking an experienced Civil Litigation Attorney to join its growing practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with 4+ years of civil litigation experience who is comfortable managing matters through the litigation process with guidance from experienced attorneys.

The ideal candidate will have strong motion practice experience and the ability to take ownership of cases while working collaboratively with the firm's attorneys and clients.

The Opportunity

• Manage civil litigation matters from inception through resolution with appropriate attorney supervision
• Meet directly with clients to understand legal issues, evaluate claims, and develop litigation strategies
• Conduct legal research and analyze case law, evidence, depositions, and witness testimony
• Draft motions, pleadings, briefs, and other litigation documents
• Manage all aspects of discovery, including written discovery and document review
• Take and defend depositions of parties, experts, and third-party witnesses
• Appear at hearings and advocate on behalf of clients
• Participate in mediations, settlement negotiations, and trials
• Develop case strategy and work closely with clients throughout the litigation process
• Take increasing responsibility for matters while working within a collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active membership and good standing with the Wisconsin State Bar
• 4+ years of civil litigation experience
• Strong motion practice experience is required
• Experience handling matters through multiple stages of litigation
• Deposition and courtroom experience
• Ability to manage multiple matters, deadlines, and competing priorities
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with experienced attorneys

Compensation & Benefits

• $100,000-$160,000 base salary, depending on experience
• Generous bonus opportunity
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Three weeks of paid vacation

Why This Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join a boutique litigation practice where attorneys have the opportunity to work directly with clients and take meaningful responsibility for their cases.

The firm offers sophisticated civil litigation work, a collaborative environment, and the opportunity for an experienced attorney to continue developing their practice while maintaining a high level of client interaction and courtroom involvement.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.