Commercial LItigation Associate

MB Attorney Search has been exclusively retained by our client, a highly regarded Milwaukee litigation boutique with a sophisticated commercial and environmental litigation practice, to recruit an experienced Commercial Litigation Attorney.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an accomplished litigator who enjoys sophisticated legal work but is seeking greater autonomy, meaningful client relationships, and a more direct path to partnership.

Our client offers an established litigation practice, a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture, and a performance-driven compensation structure with significant long-term earning potential.

The Opportunity

The incoming attorney will have the opportunity to assume substantial responsibility for an established portfolio of commercial, business, and environmental litigation matters.

Responsibilities include:

• Independently manage commercial and business litigation matters from inception through resolution. • Handle complex discovery, depositions, substantive motions, hearings, negotiations, and trial preparation. • Develop litigation strategies and provide practical, business-oriented advice to clients. • Collaborate with experienced litigators, scientific experts, and engineering professionals on technically complex matters. • Build and maintain meaningful client relationships while taking increasing ownership of an established practice.

Ideal Qualifications

• 5+ years of substantive commercial, business, or civil litigation experience. • Strong case management, discovery, deposition, motion practice, and courtroom skills. • Excellent legal writing, analytical abilities, and professional judgment. • Ability to independently manage litigation matters and develop strong client relationships. • Wisconsin Bar admission or eligibility for admission. • An entrepreneurial mindset and an interest in long-term professional growth.

Environmental litigation experience is not required. Our client welcomes accomplished commercial litigators with the intellectual curiosity and aptitude to engage with scientific and technical issues. An engineering or scientific background is a plus.

No portable book of business required.

Compensation & Partnership Opportunity

Our client offers a highly competitive, performance-based compensation model designed to reward productivity and provide substantial earning potential.