What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal and Legal Assistant III (NMCD #15810) position at State of New Mexico?
Posting Details
Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
Why does the job exist?
The New Mexico Corrections Department Paralegal and Legal Assistant Advanced is responsible for: providing
paralegal and legal assistant services to the Office of General Counsel (OGC) representing the New Mexico
Corrections Department statewide by reviewing and preparing legal documents; calendaring deadlines;
conducting basic legal research; communicating efficiently and professionally with agency staff and outside
personnel, lawyers, members of the public; assisting with agency IPRA requests; maintaining legal files and
other work assignments as requested by the OGC attorneys.
The incumbent will serve as the advanced paralegal for the OGC which handles the supervision of all OGC
paralegal requirements such as tracking/ gathering documents and discovery for both attorneys and outside
counsel. The incumbent will also oversee the assignment of case and work requests within the agency.
How does it get done?
Provide legal services in representing NMCD statewide by preparing legal documents, conducting legal
research, maintaining files and establishing workflow.
Who are the customers?
New Mexico Corrections Department
Ideal Candidate
New Mexico Corrections Department
Minimum Qualification
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.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a Driver's license. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is
conditional pending results.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an adult prison environment, which may include daily contact with inmates. Willingness
to work in a correctional facility, may be required to work odd hours, overtime, holidays, and weekends.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Irene Mueller (505) 350-7067, or email: Irene.Mueller@cd.nm.gov Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
Why does the job exist?
The New Mexico Corrections Department Paralegal and Legal Assistant Advanced is responsible for: providing
paralegal and legal assistant services to the Office of General Counsel (OGC) representing the New Mexico
Corrections Department statewide by reviewing and preparing legal documents; calendaring deadlines;
conducting basic legal research; communicating efficiently and professionally with agency staff and outside
personnel, lawyers, members of the public; assisting with agency IPRA requests; maintaining legal files and
other work assignments as requested by the OGC attorneys.
The incumbent will serve as the advanced paralegal for the OGC which handles the supervision of all OGC
paralegal requirements such as tracking/ gathering documents and discovery for both attorneys and outside
counsel. The incumbent will also oversee the assignment of case and work requests within the agency.
How does it get done?
Provide legal services in representing NMCD statewide by preparing legal documents, conducting legal
research, maintaining files and establishing workflow.
Who are the customers?
New Mexico Corrections Department
Ideal Candidate
New Mexico Corrections Department
Minimum Qualification
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.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a Driver's license. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is
conditional pending results.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an adult prison environment, which may include daily contact with inmates. Willingness
to work in a correctional facility, may be required to work odd hours, overtime, holidays, and weekends.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Irene Mueller (505) 350-7067, or email: Irene.Mueller@cd.nm.gov Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
