Associate Attorney

Pay: $72,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Build a meaningful criminal defense practice while helping clients navigate serious, high-stakes legal matters.
• Handle a diverse mix of criminal, OWI, and traffic cases throughout Wisconsin.
• Join a supportive team that values attorney judgment, autonomy, and strong client advocacy.
• Compensation grows with directly relevant experience, including consideration for highly experienced attorneys.
• Enjoy strong benefits including paid time off, health benefits with generous HRA support, retirement savings, mileage reimbursement, and professional development assistance.
• Flexible work arrangements may be available for attorneys who live outside the Madison area.
• Relocation candidates are welcome, with relocation assistance considered on a case-by-case basis.

Location:

Madison, Wisconsin. Attorneys who live in the Madison area will work a hybrid schedule with regular in-person responsibilities. Attorneys located elsewhere in Wisconsin may be considered for a hybrid or remote arrangement based on location and case coverage needs.

Note:

Candidates must have 1+ years of criminal law experience and be licensed to practice law in Wisconsin. Criminal defense, OWI, DUI, or traffic defense experience is strongly preferred.

About Us

We are a Wisconsin criminal and traffic defense practice focused on helping people protect their rights and navigate difficult legal situations. Our attorneys represent clients in criminal, OWI, and traffic matters throughout Wisconsin, combining strong advocacy with responsive, practical client service.

Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage criminal, OWI, and traffic matters from intake through resolution.
• Develop case strategy, investigate defenses, and advise clients on their legal options.
• Represent clients at hearings, motions, negotiations, and other court proceedings.
• Negotiate with prosecutors and pursue favorable resolutions when appropriate.
• Draft motions, briefs, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Maintain regular communication with clients throughout their cases.
• Work collaboratively with our attorneys and support team while independently managing your caseload.
• Travel to Wisconsin courts as required for assigned matters.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of criminal law experience.
• Active Wisconsin law license in good standing.
• Strong courtroom, advocacy, legal writing, and case-management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients during stressful situations.
• Criminal defense, OWI, DUI, or traffic defense experience preferred.
• Ability to attend in-person court appearances as required.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Meaningful work where your advocacy directly impacts clients' lives.
• Significant responsibility and the opportunity to develop your own approach to cases.
• A team that welcomes attorneys at different experience levels, including seasoned practitioners.
• Flexibility for qualified attorneys located outside the Madison area.
• Competitive compensation that recognizes experience and capability.
• Health benefits, retirement savings, paid time off, mileage reimbursement, and professional development support.

JPC-2022

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: WI bar license. 1+ years of criminal law experience. "He's open to a remote option for candidates not based in Madison"

• Required Years as Associate: 2+
• Additional context: Relocation- [Yes]. Packages - [Relocation expenses considered case by case].
• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role): 2 to 3 years: $72,000 to $90,000; 
• 4 to 7 years: $90,000 to $110,000; 
• 8 to 11 years: $110,000 to $125,000; 
• 12 to 15+ years: $125,000 to $140,000. 

Submission Email: John - [email protected]

Quick Recruiter Reference

Wisconsin criminal defense firm seeking a 2+ year criminal law attorney for criminal, OWI, and traffic matters. Madison-area candidates are hybrid; attorneys elsewhere in Wisconsin may be considered remote/hybrid. Open to highly experienced attorneys with compensation increasing based on experience.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Associate Attorney - Johnen & Holevoet Law Offices - JPC-2022  - source

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• Client job title: Associate Attorney
• Location: Madison, WI / Wisconsin
• On-site, hybrid, remote: Hybrid for Madison-area candidates; remote/hybrid possible elsewhere in Wisconsin
  Experience: 2
• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Criminal Defense Attorney, Criminal Defense Associate, Criminal Law Attorney, OWI Attorney, DUI Defense Attorney, Traffic Defense Attorney
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