Top 7 Senior paralegal Jobs in New Mexico

Senior Paralegal (NMDOJ #10115938)
State of New Mexico —Albuquerque, NM
- $27.37 - $41.06 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Criminal background check
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PNM (PNMR) —Albuquerque, NM
- $94,831 - $161,213 a year
- Full-time
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- 5 years
- Word processing
Senior Legal Assistant (HCA/CSSD #9113)
State of New Mexico —Las Cruces, NM
- $20.56 - $30.85 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Administrative experience
- High school diploma or GED
- Health insurance
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Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Senior Citizens' Law Office —Albuquerque, NM
- $21 - $25 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Background check
- Spanish
- Computer literacy
- 403(b) matching
- Health insurance
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Senior Secretary (80370)
New Mexico State Personnel Office —Albuquerque, NM
- $39,249.60 - $67,704.00 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Senior Secretary (10113726)
New Mexico State Personnel Office —Albuquerque, NM
- $20.74 - $26.76 an hour
- Overtime
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Sr Legal Assistant-Santa Fe
New Mexico Admin Office of the District Attorneys —Santa Fe, NM
- $16 - $21 an hour
- Full-time
- Management
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
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Senior Paralegal (NMDOJ #10115938)

State of New Mexico -
Albuquerque, NM

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Job Details

Full-time
$27.37 - $41.06 an hour
14 days ago

Qualifications

Statutory legal research
Legal correspondence preparation
Caseload management
Regulatory legal research
Legal case management
Backlog management

Full Job Description

Posting Details

Under the leadership of Attorney General Raúl Torrez, the New Mexico Department of Justice (NMDOJ) serves as the chief legal authority for the state of New Mexico. The NMDOJ works to ensure that the rule of law is upheld, and the rights of all citizens are protected.

The NMDOJ works to protect every community in New Mexico and empower vulnerable populations. We believe in giving a voice to those who may feel unheard, an effort that ensures everyone's rights are recognized and respected.

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

As a valued New Mexico Department of Justice employee, you will receive a hiring bonus of forty (40) hours of leave at your start date to be used at any time. This is in addition to standard leave accrual for employees.
Why does the job exist?

The Senior Paralegal serves a critical role to assist attorneys and support staff with core legal functions, management of high-level projects, and advanced review, redaction, and processing of records for Inspection of Public Records (IPRA) requests submitted to the NMDOJ. The Senior Paralegal for IPRA is vitally important to manage the volume of incoming records requests and any existing backlog.
How does it get done?

Oversee incoming records requests and assist with the management of deadlines as set by the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Section 14-2-1, et. seq.
Search for and analyze records responsive to incoming records requests in consultation with IPRA attorneys and other NMDOJ staff
Carefully review and redact records for personal identifying information and confidential or sensitive data
Maintain physical and electronic records, correspond with requesters and other state agencies, and provide general support to the IPRA attorneys

Who are the customers?

This position will primarily support NMDOJ attorneys.
Ideal Candidate

This position will primarily support NMDOJ attorneys.
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 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 as some statewide travel maybe required. Employment is subject to criminal background check and is conditional pending results of criminal background check. Be of good moral character and not have been convicted of a felony offense by a court of this state, any other state or the United States.
Working Conditions

Office setting, exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending, lifting and reaching may be required. Must be able to lift 25 pounds. Occasional travel may be required.
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Agency Contact Information: Glenn Hasler, [email protected], 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.

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