Dretske Law Office, LLC
Legal Assistant
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Dretske Law
Legal Assistant
Position Type
Full-Time (30-40 hours per week)
Location
In-Office, Ripon, WI
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate or salary $17.50 - $21.00 per hour
- Hours to be determined
- Paid time off
- Professional development or CLE support
- Healthcare and 401k Benefits may be offered
- Opportunity to grow responsibilities over time
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following to info@dretskelaw.com:
- Resume
- Short cover letter
- References (optional)
Overview
Dretske Law Office, a locally focused and community-oriented law practice, is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support a broad range of legal and administrative functions. This role is ideal for someone who is professional, dependable, and comfortable working in a small, fast-paced law office where accuracy, communication, and client service are essential. The Legal Assistant will work directly with Attorney Luke Dretske because he is operating a solo practice.
Key Responsibilities
Legal & Case Support
- Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents, including wills, trusts, probate filings, real estate documents, ordinances/resolutions, contracts, and business formation documents.
- Assist with Wisconsin CCAP e-filing, document preparation, and court communications.
- Conduct basic legal research and gather information from clients, municipalities, and state agencies.
- Manage deadlines, notices, publications, and form submissions.
- Prepare real estate closing documents, title work coordination, and filings with the Register of Deeds.
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Client Service
- Serve as a professional point of contact for clients, municipalities, and community partners.
- Schedule meetings, maintain calendars, and track deadlines.
- Assist clients with intake, follow-ups, document collection, and status updates.
Administrative & Office Tasks
- Maintain organized digital and physical client files.
- Manage attorney calendar, correspondence, and office workflow.
- Prepare invoices, track time entries, and assist with billing.
- Handle mail, phones, email communications, and general office operations.
Qualifications
Required
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and reliability.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks.
- Ability to implement new systems.
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Preferred
- Previous experience as a legal assistant or paralegal.
- Familiarity with:
- Wisconsin CCAP
- Estate Planning Documents
- Real estate transactions
- Local government documentation
- Municipal Court Procedures
- Experience with legal practice management platforms (e.g., Clio, MyCase, PracticePanther, etc.).
- Associate degree, paralegal certificate, or related training (not essential—experience is valued).
Hours
- Monday: 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
- Tuesday: 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
- Wednesday: 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
- Thursday: 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
- Friday: By Appointment
Contact Information
- Email: info@dretskelaw.com
- Main Line: (920) 990-2444
- Text: (833)-627-3978
Address
Sorenson Law building
620 E Fond du Lac St, Ripon, WI 54971
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 4
Ripon, WI 54971
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