What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal and Legal Assistant position at New Mexico Department of Justice?
Job Overview
The New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ) is expanding its focus on high-level legal matters within the new Impact Litigation Division. The advanced paralegals/legal assistants will play a significant role in assisting division attorneys and support staff with key tasks to address some of the most important issues and challenges facing citizens and the State of New Mexico.
Responsibilities
The advanced paralegal/legal assistant will:
- Oversee maintenance of litigation, including monitoring court dockets and e-filing in state and federal courts, maintaining physical and electronic records, correspondence with courts and outside counsel, and general litigation support.
- Provide operation and logistical support to attorneys and division staff, including maintenance of resource materials, data and project management.
- Under the guidance of division attorneys, perform legal research and investigations, analyze and recommend courses of action.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have a passion for public service, a commitment to the goal of making New Mexico a better place, and a seasoned history of work in the legal profession utilizing the following experience and skills:
- Prior work in legal support that includes working closely with attorneys, familiarity with state and federal rules and court systems, drafting and reviewing legal documents, and independent research of legal issues.
-Excellent written and verbal communication skills, proficiency with current and new technologies, and ability to work independently in busy environments.
- Experience drafting and preparing legal correspondence and documents, conducting legal research, and maintaining case management and tracking.
Associate degree in Paralegal Studies and two (2) years of work experience drafting and preparing legal correspondence, conducting legal research, and maintaining a case management/tracking system. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling four (4) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $42,218.00 - $65,949.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $42,218 - $65,949
