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Paralegal & Legal Assistant-Advanced Jobs

Company

State of New Mexico
Address , Santa Fe, 87505
Employment type FULL_TIME
Salary $40,018 - $64,029 a year
Expires 2023-12-08
Posted at 8 months ago
Job Description

Salary

$19.24 - $30.78 Hourly

$40,018 - $64,029 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 60

Posting Details

This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

Why does the job exist?

The purpose of the position is to provide advanced paralegal support for the Office of the Secretary.

How does it get done?

The position will be responsible for intensive and highly technical litigation support, including performing legal research, analyzing legal decisions, opinions, and rulings, and compiling and summarizing substantive information on statutes and specific legal subjects. This position will also be responsible for legislative analysis, rule promulgation, and processing subpoenas and public records requests. An important part of this position is managing IPRA requests, drafting responses to such, and assuming records liaison responsibilities.

Who are the customers?

State agencies and employees, GSD management and leadership staff, other stakeholders.

Ideal Candidate

The Ideal Candidate will have:
  • Experience using Microsoft Office Suite operating and database systems.
  • Experience with confidential transactions and record keeping.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Experience working with diverse legal staff, public employees, and outside stakeholders.

Minimum Qualification

Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies and two (2) years of experience drafting and preparing legal correspondence, conducting legal research and maintaining a case management/tracking system. Substitutions Apply. See Substitution Table below.

Substitution Table

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:

Education
Experience
Education
Experience

1
High School Diploma or Equivalent
AND
4 years of experience
OR
High School Diploma or Equivalent
AND
4 years of experience

2
Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification
AND
2 years of experience
Associate's degree or higher in any field
AND
4 years of experience

3
Bachelor's degree or higher in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification
AND
0 years of experience

  • Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.
  • If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.

Employment Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's 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.

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. Some travel may be required and may work extra hours.

Supplemental Information

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Agency Contact Information:Jacob MauleEmail

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.