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Legal Assistant
Rodey Law Firm
Albuquerque, NM
Full Time – Non-Exempt
The Rodey Law Firm is accepting resumes for a Legal Assistant position for its Albuquerque office. The ideal candidate will demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, flexibility, attention to detail, and have the ability to assess priorities.
Job Description
- File documents with courts including pleadings, motions, answers, discovery, orders, etc.;
- Client billing, conflict checking, file opening, and file maintenance;
- Coordinate and schedule meetings with internal and external entities;
- Assist with trial preparation/coordination;
- Proofread, draft, and send correspondence, memoranda and other legal documents;
- Bates numbering/labeling documents;
- Calendar deadlines;
- Ensure that attorney time sheets are entered in a timely manner;
- Typing, filing, photocopying, etc., as time permits and as requested;
- Productive and amicable collaboration with coworkers;
- Provide legal support to a diverse population across dynamic settings;
- Independently manage time, including the ability to assess priorities and meet deadlines with short notice;
- Maintain courteous interactions and provide efficient service to internal and external entities;
- Follow instructions effectively from a diverse group of attorneys, clients and staff;
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications & Experience
- High School Diploma or GED;
- 1 – 3 years of experience providing legal support in mid-size or large-size law firm;
- Must have excellent organizational skills; demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, and flexibility, be detail-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced, multi-task legal environment;
- Ability to maintain client confidentiality;
- Solid working knowledge of general office procedures and office equipment;
- Computer literacy including strong skills in Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft Word;
- Ability to remain focused and perform essential duties despite time constraints and interruptions;
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize efficiently.
Preferred Qualifications & Experience
- Business school/college certificate(s) or degree(s);
- Working knowledge of a document management system.
Schedule:
7.5 hour shift | On-site | Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
If you are a motivated individual and you are looking to grow your career in a dynamic legal environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity by submitting a resume and cover letter to jobs@rodey.com with “Legal Assistant” in the subject line. All inquiries kept confidential. Rodey Law Firm is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search firms for this position. Rodey Law Firm is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a culturally diverse environment.