Legal Assistant

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 grandson Jacob 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

• Use daily time records to properly process client billing with support from the accounting department
• 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
• Schedule meetings and appointments for the team, such as depositions, make travel arrangements, and coordinate with outside vendors for events
• Be willing to take on any other necessary administrative tasks to help the firm run smoothly
• Work with attorneys and paralegals to create various legal documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, and briefs for case preparation, and proofread documents when requested
• Conduct legal research, when necessary, with guidance from attorneys and paralegals

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some college is preferred
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a law firm or office environment as an administrative assistant or secretary
• Comfortable working with all Microsoft Office products
• Organizational skills and communication skills are necessary for this position