Trusts & Estates Associate Attorney

About the role

MWC Legal Group is a well-established Milwaukee firm serving clients across estate planning, probate and trust administration, elder law, special needs planning, tax preparation, business transactional work, and fiduciary litigation. We are seeking an experienced associate attorney who is prepared to carry a case load from day one.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a case load in estate planning, probate, trust administration, and related practice areas
• Draft and review wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and other estate planning documents
• Handle probate and trust administration matters including filings, accountings, and client communications
• Advises clients on elder law, Medicaid planning, guardianships, and special needs planning
• Assists with individual, fiduciary, estate, and gift tax preparation as applicable
• Support transactional work including entity formation and real estate closings for family and closely held businesses
• Represents clients in fiduciary litigation and contested probate or guardianship proceedings as needed
• Cultivate and develop a client base and professional referral network in the Milwaukee market

Requirements

• Experience and background: 5 to 10 years of experience practicing in trusts and estates, estate planning, probate, or a closely related area
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage a client-facing case load
• Experience in two or more of the firm's service areas is strongly preferred
• Must-have qualifications: Active Wisconsin bar license (or eligibility for admission), entrepreneurial mindset, commitment to long-term tenure, strong client communication skills, high attention to detail, and professional standards consistent with a client-facing practice

Benefits

• Salary: $90,000 to $110,000, commensurate with experience
• Performance bonus potential
• Health and dental insurance with firm paying 80% of premiums; FSA available for enrolled employees
• 401(k) plan with firm contributing 3% of compensation monthly regardless of employee contribution; eligible after 6 months
• Group life insurance and long-term disability insurance at no cost to employee
• Parking paid by firm
• PTO: 2 weeks to start, increasing to 3 weeks at year 3 and 4 weeks at year 5; plus 2 paid personal days annually

How to Apply

Submit your resume, cover letter, and salary requirements. We will reach out to candidates who are the best fit for this role.