Commercial LItigation Associate

MB Attorney Search • Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

MB Attorney Search has been exclusively retained by a highly regarded Milwaukee litigation boutique with a sophisticated commercial and environmental litigation practice to recruit an experienced Commercial Litigation Attorney. This opportunity is for an accomplished litigator seeking sophisticated legal work, greater autonomy, meaningful client relationships, and a direct path to partnership. The client offers an established litigation practice, a collaborative and entrepreneurial culture, and performance-driven compensation with significant long-term earning potential.

The attorney will take substantial responsibility for an established portfolio of commercial, business, and environmental litigation matters. The role involves managing cases through resolution, handling complex litigation work, developing strategies, advising clients, working with experienced litigators and technical professionals, and building client relationships while assuming increasing ownership of an established practice.

The compensation model includes guaranteed base compensation and production-based incentives, with potential earnings tied to individual collections and business origination. The annual billable target is 1,500 hours. Based on performance and mutual readiness, there is a realistic opportunity to transition to partnership within 1–2 years, with increased autonomy and long-term financial upside as a partner. Environmental litigation experience is not required, and no portable book of business is required. The position is in Milwaukee; the work arrangement is not specified.

Requirements

• At least 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 interest in long-term professional growth.

Nice To Haves

• An engineering or scientific background.
• Environmental litigation experience; it is not required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Guaranteed base compensation plus generous production-based incentives.
• Significant earning potential based on individual collections and business origination.
• Established practice with existing client work.
• Reasonable 1,500-hour annual billable target.
• Realistic opportunity to transition to partnership within 1–2 years, based on performance and mutual readiness.
• Partner compensation structure offering increased autonomy and long-term financial upside.
• Collaborative environment that values quality of work, professionalism, and client relationships.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed