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Legal Assistant

Pugh & Pugh Attorneys at Law, P.A.

Legal Assistant

Wamego, KS
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Located in Wamego, Kansas, Pugh & Pugh Attorneys at Law has been proudly serving the Wamego, Kansas community since 1946. Founded by R.M. Pugh, a WWII Marine officer, the firm began when he purchased a local law office shortly after returning from service. In 1975, his son Edward W. Pugh joined the practice, followed by his grandson Jacob R. Pugh in 2006. Now spanning three generations, our firm remains rooted in the values of personal service, integrity, and deep community ties. Incorporated in 2013, Pugh & Pugh continues its 75+ year tradition of providing trusted legal counsel to generations of clients throughout the region. We offer competitive pay, benefits, retirement savings, and paid time off to support our dedicated team. At Pugh & Pugh, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service with a personal touch. Pugh & Pugh seeks a sharp legal assistant for our busy law firm who can help our attorneys and paralegals assist clients and keep the office running smoothly. You’ll work with the team to prepare a variety of legal documents and handle office correspondence like answering emails and phone calls, scheduling meetings and travel, and reminding the team of upcoming deadlines. If you’re an excellent multitasker who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you! Responsibilities: • Accept other administrative tasks as needed to assist the team and ensure the firm runs smoothly • Process client billing properly using daily time records with help from the accounting department • Assist with the creation of various litigation documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, and briefs for case preparation, and proofread documents a needed • Take care of administrative tasks and office correspondence by answering phone calls and emails, communicating with opposing attorney offices, taking dictation, and informing the team of upcoming deadlines • Perform legal research, as needed, with help from attorneys and paralegals Qualifications: • Associate’s degree, or some college is preferred; high school diploma or equivalent is necessary • Must be able to type at least 50 WPM • Organizational skills and communication skills are necessary for this position • 1-2 years of prior experience in a law firm environment as a secretary or administrative assistant • Comfortable working with all Microsoft Office products • Must be able to prioritize tasks with demanding deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment • Some knowledge of legal software, case management, and docketing programs Compensation: $18 - $23 hourly