Legal Assistant

Wright Law Firm PLLC; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wright Law Firm PLLC in Edmond, OK seeks a dedicated Legal Assistant to support our attorney team with estate planning, probate, guardianship and elder law matters. You will prepare legal documents, maintain filing systems, handle client communications, and manage tasks in our practice management and billing programs, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

The role requires strong written and verbal communication, excellent organization, and reliability to meet deadlines in a compassionate,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate/bachelor preferred.
• Experience as Legal Assistant or similar role.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with standard office software and legal software.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing legal documents and pleadings.
• Maintain physical and electronic filing systems.
• Handle client communications and professional phone etiquette.
• Manage tasks in the practice management and billing programs.
• Draft and edit correspondence and legal documents.
• Ensure data entry accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Reliability

Discretion

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Paralegal certificate / coursework

Tools

Legal practice management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Description Wright Law Firm PLLC is a law firm based in Edmond, OK, focused on compassionate legal services to clients in the areas of estate planning, probate, guardianship and elder law. The firm values a commitment to excellence, professionalism, reliability, and hospitality. Team members collaborate closely with attorneys to support effective case management and high-quality legal work. Wright Law Firm PLLC offers a structured, detail-oriented environment where legal support staff play a key role in client service and operational efficiency.

Role Description

As a Legal Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting our legal team in various administrative tasks to ensure smooth operations within the firm.

Duties

• Assist in preparing legal documents, such as estate planning documents and pleadings related to probate and guardianship matters and correspondence
• Maintain and organize physical and electronic filing systems
• Handle incoming and outgoing communications with professionalism and phone etiquette
• Manage tasks and cases in task management and billing program
• Effectively communicating with clients, potential clients and other parties
• Perform data entry tasks accurately and efficiently

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and written communication skills for drafting legal documents
• Ability to prepare correspondence and legal documents accurately
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills to manage documents and files efficiently
• Experience in a Legal Assistant or similar legal support role, demonstrating attention to detail and reliability under deadlines.
• Comfort with legal practice management software and standard office applications (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, email).
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and maintain a high level of professionalism.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate degree, bachelor's degree, paralegal certificate, or relevant coursework in legal studies is preferred.