Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney

Career Legal; Wisconsin; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Legal in Wisconsin seeks a Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney with 4+ years of experience to join its growing litigation team.

You will handle high-value business disputes, contract matters, and client communications across a diverse client base including corporations and financial institutions.

This role offers a clear path to senior associate and partnership, with strong mentorship and a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of commercial litigation experience.
• JD and active bar admission.
• Background in mid-to-large law firms preferred.
• Strong writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of commercial litigation from case inception through trial and appeal.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and memoranda.
• Manage discovery, including document review, depositions, and interrogatories.
• Represent clients in court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations.
• Develop litigation strategies aligned with client objectives.
• Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on complex litigation matters.
• Maintain direct communication with clients, opposing counsel, and courts.

Skills

Strong writing

Analytical skills

Advocacy skills

Legal research

Client communication

Education

JD

Bar admission

Job description

Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney (4+ Years) – Wisconsin

Location: Wisconsin
Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent

About the Role

A highly regarded law firm is seeking a Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney to join its growing litigation team in Wisconsin. This opportunity offers exposure to complex, high-value business disputes, contract litigation, and commercial claims across a broad client base including corporations, financial institutions, and private entities.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle all phases of commercial litigation from case inception through trial and appeal


• Conduct in-depth legal research and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and memoranda


• Manage discovery, including document review, depositions, and interrogatories


• Represent clients in court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations


• Develop litigation strategies aligned with client objectives


• Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on complex litigation matters


• Maintain direct communication with clients, opposing counsel, and courts

Requirements

• 4+ years of commercial litigation experience


• Proven experience handling business disputes and contract matters


• Background in mid-to-large law firms preferred


• Strong writing, analytical, and advocacy skills


• JD and active bar admission

Why Apply

• Work on sophisticated litigation matters


• Clear pathway to senior associate and partnership


• Strong mentorship and collaborative culture