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Associate Attorney – Litigation & Family Law
Muter Law Office | Baraboo, Wisconsin
Anticipated Compensation: $75,000–$125,000
Muter Law Office is seeking an attorney interested in developing a family-law litigation practice. Approximately 1–3 years of litigation experience is preferred, but we are flexible for the right candidate. Family-law experience is helpful, but not required.
This is an opportunity to actually practice law. Our associates work directly with clients, negotiate cases, appear in court, prepare contested matters, and develop responsibility for their own caseload—with mentoring and support from experienced attorneys.
What You'll Do
- Represent clients in divorce, custody and placement, child support, and related family-law matters
- Work directly with clients from the beginning of a case through resolution
- Negotiate with opposing counsel and unrepresented parties
- Appear regularly in court
- Conduct discovery and prepare for hearings and trial
- Develop and manage your own caseload with attorney and staff support
What We're Looking For
- Wisconsin law license or eligibility for Wisconsin licensure
- Approximately 1–3 years of litigation experience preferred
- Courtroom experience preferred
- Strong communication, writing, and judgment
- Ability to work independently while also collaborating and asking questions
- Interest in developing a family-law litigation practice
We care more about finding the right attorney than checking every box. Attorneys with somewhat more or less experience are encouraged to apply.
Our Office
We take our work seriously without taking ourselves too seriously. We have an established family-law practice and an intentionally comfortable, approachable office environment. Clients frequently tell us that the relaxed atmosphere makes it easier to talk openly about difficult and personal issues.
We care deeply about our clients and value preparation, professionalism, good judgment, and excellent legal representation—without unnecessary formality.
As a small firm, we offer developing attorneys something that can be difficult to find: direct client relationships, meaningful courtroom experience, increasing responsibility, mentoring and support, and the opportunity to develop their own style as an attorney.
We are looking for someone who appreciates that balance.
Compensation & Benefits
Anticipated total compensation: $75,000–$125,000 , based on experience and production.
The position includes a $55,000 guaranteed base salary plus substantial production-based compensation. Our compensation structure is transparent and tied directly to collected revenue, providing significant earning potential as an attorney develops their practice.
Benefits include:
- 3% employer retirement contribution match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Professional development and mentoring
- Firm-paid State Bar dues and continuing legal education
- Reasonable schedule flexibility consistent with court appearances, client responsibilities, and the needs of the practice
How to Apply
Please submit a résumé and brief introduction describing your experience, your interest in litigation or family law, and why Muter Law Office might be a good fit to employment@muterlaw.com.
Additional information is available at muterlaw.com/employment-opportunities.
All inquiries and applications will be treated confidentially.
Pay: $75,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Salary : $75,000 - $125,000