Legal Assistant

People People; Wamego (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Job summary

Pugh & Pugh Attorneys at Law in Wamego, Kansas seeks a motivated legal assistant to support attorneys and the legal team. No prior legal experience required; training will be provided. This is an on-site role with Monday–Friday work in the Wamego office, 66547.

You will handle client intake, answer calls and emails, manage invoices, and prepare basic legal documents under attorney supervision. Strong organizational and computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Prior experience as a legal assistant or administrative role preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn legal document management systems.
• Comfortable working at a computer and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Handle client intake and open new case files.
• Answer calls and emails; manage office correspondence.
• Process invoices and accept client payments.
• Prepare and format basic legal documents under attorney supervision.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal software basics

Job description

Since 1946, Pugh & Pugh Attorneys at Law has proudly served individuals, families, businesses, and communities across Kansas. Built on generations of trusted relationships, we remain dedicated to our clients and upholding the standards of legal practice that have shaped our 80-year legacy. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a highly motivated legal assistant to join our Wamego, Kansas office.

In this role, you'll provide administrative and clerical support to attorneys and other legal team members, ensuring the efficient handling of administrative matters related to real estate, business law, estate planning, and probate. No legal experience required! You bring the skills and we'll teach you the rest.

This is an on-site position in Wamego, Kansas 66547, Monday through Friday. Remote and hybrid work options are not available.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate new client intake, including collecting case details to determine area of practice, sending new client forms, scheduling consultations, and opening new case files in the firm's legal software
• Take care of administrative tasks and office correspondence by 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 the supervision of an attorney, and proofread documents prepared by others as necessary

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Organization skills and communication skills required
• Prior experience as a legal assistant, paralegal, or in a similar administrative role preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, capacity to learn legal document management systems, and comfortable working at a computer for a large portion of the day
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Why Work for Us?

At Pugh & Pugh, we believe our greatest strength lies in the people who make up our team. We foster a collaborative environment where individuals are encouraged to contribute ideas and grow professionally. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced attorneys and dedicated colleagues who take pride in their work, value your contributions, and share in your success.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Health insurance benefits
• Retirement savings
• Paid time off (PTO)

If you're looking for a career with a respected local firm where your work makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you!