Overview
Experienced Legal Assistant Jobs in Albuquerque, NM at Sonosky, Chambers, Sachse, Mielke & Brownell, LLP
Our national law firm is looking for a full-time Experienced Legal Assistant for our Albuquerque, New Mexico office.
Legal Assistant Job Responsibilities
· Provides administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the office, including, but not limited to, filing, data entry, copying, scanning, etc.
· Carries out and manages basic office tasks, including, but not limited to, answering phones, distributing mail, and managing office calendar.
· Maintains office supplies inventory, anticipates and obtains needed supplies, placing and expediting orders for supplies.
· Manages the office equipment, including completing preventive maintenance requirements, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories, and evaluating new equipment, vendor contracts and techniques.
· Assists attorneys with the preparation of correspondence and legal filings.
· Handles litigation filings in federal, tribal and state court.
· Has familiarity with the court rules, calendaring of litigation deadlines, and handling general litigation tasks.
· Works with attorneys and accounting department in the review, preparation and submission of monthly client bills and New Mexico Gross Receipts tax.
· Assist attorneys with maintaining continuing legal education compliance and state bar and court annual license renewals.
· Prepares attorney travel vouchers, monthly expense reimbursements, bank and credit card reconciliations, and weekly check requests.
· Maintain all required city and state business licensing.
· Works well with colleagues in all Sonosky offices.
· Supports the firm’s legal team with strong organizational skills and interpersonal communication skills.
· Work with all office vendors to ensure a well-organized, efficient workplace.
· Exhibits professional and courteous communication via phone, e-mail and mail.
· Works in the office Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm with a one hour lunch (8 hours working time per day), and available for occasional overtime if needed.
Skills and Qualifications
· Document Management Skills
· Litigation Management Skills
· Administrative Writing Skills
· Microsoft 365 Skills
· Organization Skills
· Communication Skills
Minimum Education and Experience
· High school diploma (college degree preferred).
· 3 – 5 years of legal assistant experience, including litigation work.
· Proficient in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Adobe.
· Familiarity with other computer software, including time-keeping software and document management systems.
· Ability to lift up to 25lbs.
Pay: $50,000.00 – $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Title: Experienced Legal Assistant
Company: Sonosky, Chambers, Sachse, Mielke & Brownell, LLP
Location: Albuquerque, NM
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