What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal III (NMED #12080) position at State of New Mexico?
Posting Details
Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.
Department Name: Office of the General Counsel (OGC)
Program Area: Policy and Planning Section (PPS)
Looking for a rewarding career and growth opportunity? The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) is seeking highly engaged talent to assist us in our mission to protect and restore the environment and foster a healthy and prosperous New Mexico for present and future generations. Come be a part of our great team for change! Learn more at: https://www.env.nm.gov/
As a valued new employee to the NMED, you will receive five (5) full days of leave in your leave balances right from your start date.
Why does the job exist?
The position exists to provide paralegal and legal assistant support to the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) Office of General Counsel (OGC) by having the knowledge to perform all the necessary tasks, coordinating legal support activities, and dealing with the public, businesses, and other organizations.
How does it get done?
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 valid New Mexico Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive a Defensive Driving Course certificate as a condition of continued employment.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required. Also required to travel to hearings and meetings.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Ray Romero (505) 469-6471 or Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
For more information on how to apply, please check out the Application Guide: link
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.
Department Name: Office of the General Counsel (OGC)
Program Area: Policy and Planning Section (PPS)
Looking for a rewarding career and growth opportunity? The New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) is seeking highly engaged talent to assist us in our mission to protect and restore the environment and foster a healthy and prosperous New Mexico for present and future generations. Come be a part of our great team for change! Learn more at: https://www.env.nm.gov/
As a valued new employee to the NMED, you will receive five (5) full days of leave in your leave balances right from your start date.
Why does the job exist?
The position exists to provide paralegal and legal assistant support to the New Mexico Environment Department (NMED) Office of General Counsel (OGC) by having the knowledge to perform all the necessary tasks, coordinating legal support activities, and dealing with the public, businesses, and other organizations.
How does it get done?
- Work under the guidance and direction of an attorney
- Develop reporting procedures
- Identify and describe legal problem areas
- Maintain accurate case files, correspondence, and materials relating to cases
- Notarize documents and files in court records
- Search records
- Draft and review legal documents and file them with the NMED hearing office or state courts
- New Mexicans to protect and restore the environment
- Occasional contact with external Federal, State and Local regulatory bodies as well as contractors and environmental not for profit organizations
- Internal staff
- New Mexicans to protect and restore the environment
- Occasional contact with external Federal, State and Local regulatory bodies as well as contractors and environmental not for profit organizations
- Internal staff
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 valid New Mexico Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive a Defensive Driving Course certificate as a condition of continued employment.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required. Also required to travel to hearings and meetings.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Ray Romero (505) 469-6471 or Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
For more information on how to apply, please check out the Application Guide: link
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
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