Litigation Associate — Trusts & Estates (Madison)

DeWitt LLP; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with firm contribution

Paid time off and holidays

Professional development and bar dues

Job summary

DeWitt LLP, a Madison-based law firm, seeks a motivated Litigation Associate Attorney with an interest or experience in trust and estates litigation. The role offers close collaboration with partners across a range of civil matters including trusts, estates, business disputes, contracts, and real estate disputes.

The associate will support partners, manage deadlines, and build a personal practice through networking.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation experience preferred (judicial clerkship experience is valued).
• Admission to the Wisconsin State Bar, or eligibility for admission.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Interest in developing long-term legal practice and client relationships in the Madison community.

Responsibilities

• Assist partners in the representation of clients in a variety of civil litigation matters
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, pleadings, motions, and briefs
• Participate in discovery, including drafting and responding to written discovery and preparing deposition outlines
• Attend depositions, hearings, mediations, and court proceedings as appropriate
• Collaborate with partners and other attorneys on case strategy and client communication
• Maintain strong relationships with existing firm clients through responsive and high-quality service
• Participate in professional networking and business development activities to cultivate new client relationships
• Stay current on legal developments relevant to litigation practice

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Deadline management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

DeWitt LLP, a Madison-based law firm, seeks a motivated Litigation Associate Attorney with an interest or experience in trust and estates litigation. The role offers close collaboration with partners across a range of civil matters including trusts, estates, business disputes, contracts, and real estate disputes.

The associate will support partners, manage deadlines, and build a personal practice through networking.