Legal Assistant

Overview

Pugh & Pugh Attorneys at Law, P.A.
• Wamego, KS, US

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 his grandson Jacob R. 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.

• Accept other administrative tasks as needed to assist the team and ensure the firm runs smoothly
• Process client billing properly using daily time records with help from the accounting department
• Assist with the creation of various litigation documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, and briefs for case preparation, and proofread documents as needed
• Take care of administrative tasks and office correspondence by answering phone calls and emails, communicating with opposing attorney offices, taking dictation, and informing the team of upcoming deadlines
• Perform legal research, as needed, with help from attorneys and paralegals

• Associate’s degree, or some college is preferred; high school diploma or equivalent is necessary
• Must be able to type at least 50 WPM
• Organizational skills and communication skills are necessary for this position
• 1-2 years of prior experience in a law firm environment as a secretary or administrative assistant
• Comfortable working with all Microsoft Office products
• Must be able to prioritize tasks with demanding deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment
• Some knowledge of legal software, case management, and docketing programs

$17.50 - $19 hourly

Our law firm had its origin in 1946 when R.M. Pugh, a Marine officer returning from WWII, sought a place to practice law. He learned of a law office for sale in Wamego, KS, from a law book salesman. In 1975, Edward W. Pugh (Ed), born in Wamego, Kansas, in 1949, returned to Wamego with his wife and a new law degree, both obtained at the University of Kansas.

He joined his father in the practice of law under the new name of Pugh & Pugh Attorneys. Then Jacob Pugh (Jake), a 2002 undergraduate of the University of Kansas and a 2006 graduate of Washburn University Law School, joined the firm in 2006. We continued as Pugh & Pugh under the theories that three “Pughs” in the name might be redundant and that there have never been more than two practicing at one time.

In 2013, the firm was incorporated and became Pugh & Pugh Attorneys enty-five years later, the firm continues to serve generations of clients in the area with a focus on personal service.