Associate Attorney

Dretske Law; Ripon, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus structure

PTO

CLE support

Health benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Dretske Law Office in Ripon, Wisconsin, seeks an Associate Attorney to provide counsel and representation across estate planning, probate, real estate, business transactions, local government law, and litigation.

This general practitioner role offers growth opportunities and responsibilities including legal research, drafting, client advisement, case management, and court appearances.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree required.
• Wisconsin law license or eligibility required.
• Strong legal research, writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel and representation in estate planning, probate, real estate, business transactions, local government law, and litigation.
• Conduct legal research, draft documents, advise clients, manage cases, and appear in court or administrative proceedings.
• General practitioner with opportunity to develop a specialty.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Wisconsin law license / eligibility

Tools

Clio

MyCase

PracticePanther

Job description

Competitive salary $60,0000 to $75,000 based on experience

Bonus structure

Paid time off

Professional development or CLE support

Healthcare and 401 (k) benefits may be offered

Opportunity to grow responsibilities over time

Dretske Law Office, a locally focused and community‑oriented law practice, is seeking an Associate Attorney. The Associate Attorney provides legal counsel and representation to clients in matters such as estate planning, probate, real estate, business transactions, local government law, and litigation. Responsibilities include conducting legal research, drafting legal documents, advising clients, managing cases, appearing in court or administrative proceedings, and supporting business development efforts. Associate Attorney shall be a general practitioner with the opportunity to develop a specialty of their choice.

Qualifications

Required

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Wisconsin law license (or eligibility for admission).

Strong legal research, writing, communication, and organizational skills.

Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines effectively.

Preferred

Familiarity with:

Experience with legal practice management platforms (e.g., Clio, MyCase, PracticePanther, etc.).