Legal Secretary-A Jobs

Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within 2 weeks of the closing date.

The Legal Secretary position provides professional, prompt and courteous customer service to the public, attorneys, and agency staff. This position will support court monitoring activities and produce accurate and lawful records of proceedings pursuant to Workers' Compensation Administration (WCA) rules and statutes. In a prompt and accurate manner, review and proofread legal documents for electronic filing. This position will organize, safeguard, and file exhibits/hearing logs with the Clerk of the Court at the direction of judges, mediators, and agency administrators.

This position provides advanced secretarial support for Judges in the resolution of Workers' Compensation disputes. This position will communicate with injured workers, insurance carriers, and attorneys to schedule mediations, hearings, and trials. This position conducts court monitoring duties for the agency, reviews legal documents for filing, and maintains case information in agency databases

The public, injured workers, insurance carriers, attorneys, and agency staff.

The ideal candidate for the Legal Secretary position has experience in the following:
Managing schedules and calendars, possess comprehensive written and verbal skills, significant experience with Microsoft products, familiar with court processes or work performed in a legal setting.

High School diploma or Equivalent with one (1) year of directly related clerical and/or secretarial experience utilizing legal terminology, procedures and documents. Substitutions Apply. See Substitution Table below.

Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Drivers License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment. Certification as a court monitor or ability to become certified within 6 months of hire is required.

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, lifting and reaching may be required. Ability to complete assignments with a high level of accuracy within strict time constraints. Frequent use of office machine and equipment. Greeting and directing the public in person or via the telephone. Must be able to lift 25-30 lbs. Occasional travel may be required. Experience using Microsoft Office applications are preferred.

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.