Legal Assistant

Pugh & Pugh Attorneys at Law, P.A.

Legal Assistant

Wamego, KS
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Our busy legal firm is looking for an efficient, organized legal assistant to help our attorneys and paralegals assist clients and ensure we’re operating efficiently. You’ll assist with the preparation of legal documents and handle all office correspondence, including answering phone calls and emails, arranging meetings and travel, and reminding the team of upcoming deadlines. If you have experience in a law firm environment, work well under pressure, and are looking for a rewarding opportunity in the legal industry, we want to connect with you. Responsibilities: • Conduct legal research, when necessary, with guidance from attorneys and paralegals • Be willing to take on any other necessary administrative tasks to help the firm run smoothly • Handle office correspondence and administrative tasks such as responding to emails and phone calls, communicating with opposing attorney offices, taking dictation, and letting the team know about upcoming deadlines • Make travel arrangements, schedule meetings and appointments for the team, such as depositions, and coordinate with outside vendors for events • Process client billing properly using daily time records with help from the accounting department Qualifications: • Comfortable working with all Microsoft Office products • Must be able to prioritize tasks with demanding deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment • Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a law firm or office environment as an administrative assistant or secretary • Applicants must be able to type 50 words per minute or faster • High school diploma or equivalent is required; associate’s degree is a plus • Applicants must have excellent communication skills and organizational skills Compensation: $13 - $18 hourly