Overview
Associate Attorney Jobs in Milwaukee, WI at Stone Legal Recruitment
Title: Associate Attorney
Company: Stone Legal Recruitment
Location: Milwaukee, WI
A well-established Midwest insurance defense firm is seeking a Litigation Attorney to join its Milwaukee office, with a primary focus on general liability and transportation litigation.
We’re ideally seeking attorneys with 3–5 years of experience but are open to candidates with approximately 3–8 years of civil litigation experience.
This is a hybrid position (3 days in office / 2 remote) offering meaningful litigation responsibility, direct partner mentorship, and a realistic path toward long-term advancement.
The firm moves efficiently and is typically able to take candidates from initial conversation to decision within approximately two weeks.
Practice Focus
- Medical malpractice defense
- General liability
- Trucking/commercial transportation litigation
- Civil rights defense
- Insurance defense
Responsibilities
- Draft pleadings, motions and written discovery
- Conduct legal research and motion practice
- Take and defend depositions (experience dependent)
- Attend hearings, mediations and court appearances
- Communicate directly with clients and insurance carriers
- Participate in trial preparation and litigation strategy
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Wisconsin Bar admission
- 3–8 years of litigation experience
- Strong legal writing and analytical skills
- Insurance defense experience is a plus but not required
Why This Role
- Broad litigation practice with excellent variety
- Direct mentorship from experienced trial attorneys
- Early courtroom exposure
- Manageable caseloads (generally 30–40 active matters)
- Hybrid schedule
- Unlimited PTO
- Profit sharing and performance bonuses
Compensation
- Approximately $125,000–150,000+, depending on experience, plus production-based bonus opportunities.
Confidential inquiries welcome.
