Litigation Attorney (5+ Years) | Partnership Track | Greater Milwaukee Area

LHH Recruitment Solutions; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a well-established Wisconsin law firm to hire an experienced litigation attorney. The role offers significant responsibility, sophisticated client work, and a clear path for long-term advancement.

You will lead matters from inception to resolution across commercial disputes, real estate, and trusts/estates, with substantial autonomy and direct client interaction, and partnership potential for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation experience required.
• 8+ years preferred.
• Commercial litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to independently manage cases and client relationships.
• Strong writing, analytical, and advocacy skills.
• Competitive compensation and performance-based bonus opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Handle commercial disputes, breach of contract, shareholder, real estate, and trusts/estates litigation.
• Significant autonomy and direct client interaction.
• Opportunity to grow the firm’s litigation capabilities and potential partnership for the right attorney.

Skills

Litigation experience

Client relationships

Legal writing

Job description

LHH is working with a well-established, highly respected Wisconsin law firm is seeking an experienced litigation attorney to join its growing practice. This is a unique opportunity for a self-directed litigator to step into a visible role with substantial responsibility, sophisticated client work, and a clear path for long-term advancement.

The firm handles a broad range of litigation matters, with particular strength in commercial disputes, real estate litigation, and trusts and estates litigation. Much of the firm's litigation work originates from longstanding relationships with its transactional practices, providing a steady flow of quality matters and client contact opportunities.

About the Role

• Lead and manage litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Handle commercial disputes, breach of contract claims, shareholder disputes, real estate litigation, zoning matters, trusts and estates disputes, and related matters
• Significant autonomy and client interaction
• Opportunity to help grow and expand the firm's litigation capabilities
• Partnership potential for the right attorney

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation experience required (8+ years preferred)
• Commercial litigation experience strongly preferred
• Ability to independently manage cases and client relationships
• Strong writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Firm support for marketing and business development efforts
• Resources and mentorship to support long-term practice growth

About the Firm

With more than seven decades of serving Wisconsin businesses, property owners, families, and entrepreneurs, the firm has built a reputation for providing sophisticated legal counsel while maintaining the accessibility and responsiveness of a regional practice.

The firm offers a collegial, entrepreneurial culture where attorneys are trusted to build successful practices while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Attorneys enjoy direct access to firm leadership, long-tenured support staff, and a collaborative environment that values both professional development and personal well-being.

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