Legal Assistant
People People•Wamego, KS
•$18 - $23•Onsite
About The Position
Pugh & Pugh Attorneys at Law is seeking a motivated Legal Assistant for its on-site office in Wamego, Kansas. The role provides administrative and clerical support to attorneys and other legal team members, helping handle matters related to real estate, business law, estate planning, and probate. No prior legal experience is required; training will be provided. The position is on-site Monday through Friday, with no remote or hybrid work options.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Strong organization and communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to learn legal document management systems.
- Comfort working at a computer for a large portion of the day.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience as a legal assistant, paralegal, or in a similar administrative role.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate new client intake by collecting case details to identify the area of practice, sending new client forms, scheduling consultations, and opening case files in the firm's legal software.
- Handle administrative tasks and office correspondence, including answering phone calls and emails.
- Send legal invoices by email and mail and accept client payments.
- Prepare, proofread, and format basic legal documents, correspondence, and contracts under attorney supervision; proofread documents prepared by others as needed.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation.
- Health insurance benefits.
- Retirement savings.
- Paid time off (PTO).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
