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. 

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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.

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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.

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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).​

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