Pugh & Pugh Attorneys at Law, P.A.
Pugh & Pugh Attorneys at Law, P.A. is hiring: Legal Secretary in Wamego
Pugh & Pugh Attorneys at Law, P.A., Wamego, KS, United States, 66547
Description
We are seeking a sharp legal assistant for our busy law firm who can help our attorneys and paralegal assist our clients and keep the office running smoothly. You'll work with the team to prepare a variety of legal documents and handle office correspondence like answering emails and phone calls, scheduling meetings and travel, and reminding the team of upcoming deadlines. If you're an excellent multitasker who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
•Use daily time records to properly process client billing with support from the accounting department
•Handle office correspondence and administrative tasks such as responding to emails and phone calls, communicating with opposing attorney offices, taking dictation, and letting the team know about upcoming deadlines
•Schedule meetings and appointments for the team, such as depositions, make travel arrangements, and coordinate with outside vendors for events
•Be willing to take on any other necessary administrative tasks to help the firm run smoothly
•Work with attorneys and paralegals to create various legal documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, and briefs for case preparation, and proofread documents when requested
•Conduct legal research, when necessary, with guidance from attorneys and paralegals
Qualifications
•Comfortable working with all Microsoft Office products
•Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a law firm or office environment as an administrative assistant or secretary
•Some college is preferred; high school diploma or equivalent is required
•Organizational skills and communication skills are necessary for this position
We are seeking a sharp legal assistant for our busy law firm who can help our attorneys and paralegal assist our clients and keep the office running smoothly. You'll work with the team to prepare a variety of legal documents and handle office correspondence like answering emails and phone calls, scheduling meetings and travel, and reminding the team of upcoming deadlines. If you're an excellent multitasker who thrives in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!
Responsibilities
•Use daily time records to properly process client billing with support from the accounting department
•Handle office correspondence and administrative tasks such as responding to emails and phone calls, communicating with opposing attorney offices, taking dictation, and letting the team know about upcoming deadlines
•Schedule meetings and appointments for the team, such as depositions, make travel arrangements, and coordinate with outside vendors for events
•Be willing to take on any other necessary administrative tasks to help the firm run smoothly
•Work with attorneys and paralegals to create various legal documents, including pleadings, motions, subpoenas, affidavits, contracts, and briefs for case preparation, and proofread documents when requested
•Conduct legal research, when necessary, with guidance from attorneys and paralegals
Qualifications
•Comfortable working with all Microsoft Office products
•Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a law firm or office environment as an administrative assistant or secretary
•Some college is preferred; high school diploma or equivalent is required
•Organizational skills and communication skills are necessary for this position