Strategic Trusts & Estates Litigator in Madison

Orion Placement; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

Orionplacement in Madison, Wisconsin, seeks a licensed attorney to handle contested trusts, estates, probate, and fiduciary litigation. You will represent clients in complex matters, develop litigation strategies, and draft pleadings and motions.

Active Wisconsin Bar license and prior trusts and estates litigation experience are required. This role offers significant responsibility, collaboration with experienced litigators, and opportunities to grow a long-term practice.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Wisconsin Bar license.
• Prior trusts and estates litigation experience required.
• Solid civil litigation skills, including legal research, writing, discovery, and motion practice.
• Strong analytical, advocacy, communication, and client service abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines effectively.
• Probate, fiduciary dispute, contested estate, or related litigation experience is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in contested trust, estate, probate, and related fiduciary litigation.
• Develop litigation strategies and work closely with clients throughout disputes.
• Research complex legal issues and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Handle written discovery, document review, deposition preparation, and other phases of litigation.
• Take and defend depositions and participate in mediations, hearings, negotiations, and court proceedings.
• Collaborate with trusts and estates attorneys and other litigators on complex client matters.
• Manage deadlines, client communications, and multiple active matters.Provide thoughtful, practical counsel while maintaining a high standard of client service.

Skills

Analytical skills

Advocacy

Communication

Client service

Civil litigation

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Pay: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Build your practice in a specialized and sophisticated area of litigation involving trusts, estates, probate, and fiduciary disputes.
• Take meaningful ownership of contested matters while working alongside experienced attorneys in a collaborative environment.
• Gain hands-on involvement in case strategy, discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediation, hearings, and courtroom proceedings.
• Work on complex, personally meaningful matters where strong advocacy and practical problem-solving can make a significant impact for clients.
• Join an established full-service law firm with resources, experienced colleagues, and opportunities for long-term professional growth.
• Develop deeper expertise in trusts and estates litigation while strengthening your broader civil litigation skills.

Location

This opportunity is based in Madison, Wisconsin.

Note

Candidates must be actively licensed to practice law in Wisconsin and must have prior hands-on trusts and estates litigation experience. Estate planning experience alone does not satisfy the litigation requirement.

About Us

We are an established full-service law firm serving businesses, individuals, families, and organizations across a broad range of sophisticated legal matters. Our attorneys value strong advocacy, practical legal solutions, collaboration, and exceptional client service. We offer attorneys the opportunity to handle meaningful work, develop lasting client relationships, and build their careers alongside experienced practitioners. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Represent clients in contested trust, estate, probate, and related fiduciary litigation matters.
• Develop litigation strategies and work closely with clients throughout disputes.
• Research complex legal issues and draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other litigation documents.
• Handle written discovery, document review, deposition preparation, and other phases of litigation.
• Take and defend depositions and participate in mediations, hearings, negotiations, and court proceedings.
• Collaborate with trusts and estates attorneys and other litigators on complex client matters.
• Manage case deadlines, client communications, and multiple active litigation matters.
• Provide thoughtful, practical counsel while maintaining a high standard of client service.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Wisconsin Bar license.
• Prior trusts and estates litigation experience required.
• Solid civil litigation skills, including legal research, writing, discovery, and motion practice.
• Strong analytical, advocacy, communication, and client service abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines effectively.
• Probate, fiduciary dispute, contested estate, or related litigation experience is highly valued.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to deepen your expertise in a specialized litigation practice while working with experienced attorneys and sophisticated clients. Our collaborative environment gives attorneys meaningful responsibility, exposure to challenging matters, and the resources to continue developing as advocates. This is an excellent opportunity for a Wisconsin litigator who wants to build a long-term practice in trusts and estates disputes.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan