Government Policy and Practice Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Partnership path

Mentoring

Direct access to partners

Billing expectations

Pro bono credits

Professional development

Collaborative culture

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Milwaukee seeks an attorney with 5–10 years of experience in administrative law, regulatory proceedings, and litigation, with energy and utility matters a focus. You will handle contested proceedings, draft briefs, develop strategy, and advocate before agencies and courts, with mentoring and a clear path to partnership.

The firm emphasizes collaboration and professional growth within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• JD required and bar admission.
• Experience in energy or utility law preferred.
• Strong research, writing, and advocacy abilities.
• Ability to manage complex matters in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience before administrative agencies and courts is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle contested administrative proceedings and evidentiary hearings.
• Engage in regulatory litigation and administrative appeals.
• Develop case strategy and prepare witnesses.
• Draft substantive briefs and motions.
• Advocate effectively before administrative agencies and courts.

Skills

Client relationships

Collaborative work style

Attention to detail

Legal research and writing

Advocacy skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a talented attorney with 5 to 10 years of experience to join its team in Milwaukee, WI. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in administrative law, regulatory proceedings, and litigation, with a particular interest in energy and utility matters.

Duties

• Handle contested administrative proceedings and evidentiary hearings.
• Engage in regulatory litigation and administrative appeals.
• Develop case strategy and prepare witnesses.
• Draft substantive briefs and motions.
• Advocate effectively before administrative agencies and courts.

Requirements

• Experience in energy or utility law preferred.
• Exceptional legal research, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Sound judgment and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage complex matters in a fast-paced environment.
• Admission to the State Bar of Michigan required.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

State Bar of Michigan admission.

Skills

• Ability to develop and maintain trusted client relationships.
• Comfortable working collaboratively with various professionals.
• Detail-oriented and capable of managing complex matters.

Benefits

• Clear path to partnership with transparent expectations.
• Robust mentoring at every career stage.
• Direct access to partners and clients.
• Competitive billing expectations.
• Billable credit for pro bono work.
• Structured professional development programs.
• Dynamic, inclusive culture fostering collaboration and innovation.