Family Attorney

Schedule

Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM; hybrid work arrangement available.

Pay

$130,000 – $150,000 per year, based on experience.

About the role

Renier Hotopp Law Offices is seeking a skilled Family Law Attorney with 3+ years of experience to manage a full caseload from start to finish. This role is ideal for a litigation-focused attorney who is confident in the courtroom, capable of handling contested family law matters independently, and committed to achieving strong outcomes for clients. The ideal candidate must have actual trial experience in family law cases and be actively licensed to practice in Wisconsin.

Benefits

• Hybrid flexibility
• Opportunity to actively litigate and try cases
• Supportive team environment focused on results and accountability
• Clear performance standards and professional growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Active Wisconsin bar license
• Minimum 3+ years of family law litigation experience
• Actual trial experience required
• Strong oral advocacy and courtroom skills
• Excellent writing and analytical abilities
• Ability to manage approximately 35 active cases
• High level of organization and deadline discipline
• Professional composure in high-conflict matters

Responsibilities

• Manage an active family law caseload from inception through resolution
• Develop a case strategy and guide cases efficiently toward conclusion
• Represent clients in contested hearings and trials
• Draft motions, pleadings, briefs, and legal memoranda
• Conduct discovery and prepare cases thoroughly for litigation
• Maintain proactive communication with clients (24-hour response expectation)
• Track time accurately and meet a monthly billable expectation
• Collaborate with paralegals and support staff to move cases forward efficiently
• Attend quarterly community or professional networking events