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Paralegal Jobs in Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA at Bellevue College
Position: Paralegal 1 (42809)
The objective summary of this job classification is to assist attorneys by researching legal precedent, investigating facts, or preparing legal documents. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense, or to initiate legal action.
Our department offers flexible work opportunities, including teleworking (a.k.a. working from home) and work schedules outside the typical 8 am to 5 pm schedule. Applicants selected for a position are encouraged to discuss these options with the hiring manager early in the hiring process to ensure the specifics of any terms and conditions of an approved flexible work arrangement are clearly understood.
Essential Functions:
Drafts and prepares legal correspondence for attorneys. Coordinates administrative support activities.
Opens and manages cases through closure. Maintains an up-to-date case management/tracking system.
Keeps accurate files of correspondence and materials relating to cases.
Conveys information to clients regarding the status of cases and the legal process.
Schedules court hearings and appointments.
Deals with the public and serves as a contact between LOPD and all court staff, district attorneys, and law enforcement personnel.
Researches law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, constitutions, and legal codes to prepare cases accordingly.
Prepares dockets and prints necessary documents, such as summons, grand jury indictments, and supplemental criminal information.
May draft legal instruments, motions, pleadings, appeals, docketing statements, correspondence, releases, and agreements.
This classification may be required to report to a judicial partner’s building or office, which may include courthouses, district attorney offices, detention centers, and/or correctional facilities. To perform the essential functions, an incumbent in this classification may be required to successfully complete a 3rd party background check conducted by a judicial partner.
Performs related and other duties as assigned.
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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
High school diploma or GED 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 two (2) years may substitute for the required education and experience.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
Collective Bargaining:
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
Default FLSA:
Non-exempt
The Law Offices of the Public Defender is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, spousal affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, political affiliation, or religion, mental or physical disability, or serious medical condition.
This job advertisement may be used to fill multiple vacancies.
Preference may be given to multilingual applicants fluent in English and other languages.
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Title: Paralegal
Company: Bellevue College
Location: Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
Category: Law/Legal (Legal Secretary), Administrative/Clerical (Legal Secretary)
