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

• Take direction from assigned attorney, if applicable
• Coordinate client communication, scheduling, and meeting preparation.
• Prepare, proofread, and format legal documents, correspondence, and contracts.
• Manage case files, ensuring all documents are accurately organized and up to date.
• Conduct basic legal research and gather necessary documentation for attorneys.
• Assist in filing legal documents with courts, agencies, and other entities.
• Run errands in Wamego, St. Mary's, Manhattan, and surrounding areas as directed.
• Receive physical checks for legal fees, ensure weekly fees are recorded, enter checks into the deposit box, and scan them into the portal for the bookkeeper.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with firm policies and legal regulations.
• Acts in a stewardship capacity for the Company, works as a functional member of the team, has ability to self-direct and self-regulate workday.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior experience as a legal assistant, paralegal, or in a similar administrative role preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and capacity to learn legal document management systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Salary

• $18 - $23/hour