Strategic Trusts & Estates Litigator in Madison

Orionplacement; 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

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.