Trusts & Estates Associate Attorney

Build My Great Team•Milwaukee, WI

3d•$90,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

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 have built a strong reputation in the Southeastern Wisconsin market by delivering skilled, prompt, and personal legal services and we are ready to add an associate attorney who is ready to take on real client work and build a career here. This is not a rotational role or a stepping stone. We are looking for an attorney who wants to set down roots here, contribute meaningfully, and build a lasting practice within our platform. In return, we offer a collaborative environment, a competitive compensation package, and a firm genuinely invested in your long-term success. The successful candidate will manage a case load across one or more of our core practice areas from the first day. We are a busy firm and the volume of work available is real. You will have meaningful client responsibility early, with experienced attorneys alongside you as you take on unfamiliar matters and new practice areas. We also expect our attorneys to invest in business development over time. If you have already started building your own client base, this is the right platform to accelerate that. If you are newer to that side of the practice, we will teach you and support your growth in it. Our attorneys learn from one another. You will work directly with shareholders who have spent their careers in trusts and estates, with real access to them on drafting questions, client strategy, and the judgment calls that only come with experience. We would rather invest in an attorney who is genuinely good and still growing than hire someone who has stopped learning.

Requirements

3 to 5 years of experience practicing in trusts and estates, estate planning, probate, or a closely related area
Demonstrated ability to manage client-facing matters with growing independence
Active Wisconsin bar license (or eligibility for admission)
Interest in business development -- whether you have started building a book of business or want to learn how, we will support you
Commitment to long-term tenure -- we are investing in someone who wants to grow with us
Strong client communication skills and a genuine service orientation
High attention to detail and professional standards consistent with a client-facing practice

Nice To Haves

Exposure to one or more of the firm's service areas is preferred

Responsibilities

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
Advise clients on elder law, Medicaid planning, guardianships, and special needs planning
Assist 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
Assist with fiduciary litigation and contested probate or guardianship proceedings as needed
Begin building a professional referral network in the Milwaukee market

Benefits

Mentorship & Training
Real Career Growth
Collaborative environment
Competitive compensation package
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
Group life insurance
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
2 paid personal days annually