Trusts & Estates Associate Attorney

About the Company

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.

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
• 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
• Represent 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

• 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
• Active Wisconsin bar license (or eligibility for admission)
• Entrepreneurial mindset and drive for business development
• Strong client communication skills and high attention to detail

Benefits

• Salary: $90,000 to $110,000, commensurate with experience
• Performance bonus potential
• Health and dental insurance (firm pays 80% of premiums)
• 401(k) plan with 3% monthly firm contribution
• Group life and long-term disability insurance at no cost
• Paid parking
• PTO starting at 2 weeks, increasing with tenure