Paralegal Trainee: Real Estate & Probate Support (On-Site)

People People; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement savings with match

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Pugh & Pugh Attorneys at Law is seeking a motivated paralegal trainee for our Wamego, Kansas office. This on-site role supports attorneys in real estate, probate, corporate matters, civil litigation, and estate planning. No prior legal experience is required—we’ll teach you the ropes.

We value organizational skills, initiative, and strong communication. A high school diploma is required, and we offer training in legal processes and procedures within a small practice setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Willingness to learn and take initiative.
• No legal experience required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Take direction from and support the assigned attorney, managing the attorney's calendar and files with initiative.
• Prepare and review legal documents (pleadings, deeds, wills, trusts, corporate filings) with thorough attention to detail.
• Conduct legal research and apply practical problem-solving while ensuring compliance with laws.
• Communicate with clients and opposing counsel throughout a case lifecycle with professionalism.
• Maintain organized case files and correspondence in digital and physical formats for easy access.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Research skills

Independent judgment

Education

High school diploma

Paralegal education/certification (nice to have)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pugh & Pugh Attorneys at Law is seeking a motivated paralegal trainee for our Wamego, Kansas office. This on-site role supports attorneys in real estate, probate, corporate matters, civil litigation, and estate planning. No prior legal experience is required—we’ll teach you the ropes.

We value organizational skills, initiative, and strong communication. A high school diploma is required, and we offer training in legal processes and procedures within a small practice setting.