Overview
Paralegal & Legal Assistant – Government Counsel & Accountability Bureau (DOJ #10115933) Jobs in Albuquerque, NM at State of New Mexico
General Job Description: Handles all aspects of our growing and maintaining our network of appearance attorneys. Responsible for assigning attorneys to hearings, fostering relationships with appearance attorneys, answering questions about upcoming hearings, and adding new attorneys to our network.
Role in Mission: Represent Higbee & Associates to outside attorneys. Instill credibility, confidence, and trustworthiness in attorneys to ensure that our law firm is represented accurately in all court appearances. Work to relay the important role network attorneys play in our overall mission.
ABOUT THE LAW FIRM
We are a rapidly growing law firm with 120+ employees and in our 17th year. The law firm’s goal is not only to have you play an important role in its success, but to also provide you with opportunities to develop your professional skills and be a part of a team of employees who have fun while working to solve problems for our clients.
Learn about our company culture by clicking the link below:
Key Specific Duties:
– Provide above and beyond support to a large network of attorneys
– Coordinate with network of attorneys to ensure that all hearings are covered
– Act as an intermediary between network attorneys and in-house counsel
– Provide necessary documents for all hearings
– Foster ongoing relationships with network attorneys
– Participate in ongoing training and quality control
How Success is Measured:
– Ability to deliver above and beyond customer service to attorneys
– Ability to efficiently manage a high volume of hearings
– Ability to efficiently manage time
Desired Skills:
– Interest/experience in the legal field
– Customer service experience
– Attention to detail
– Excellent time management
– Demonstrated ability to multi-task and follow-up
– Ability to work well with others and maintain a positive attitude
– Ability to adapt to last-minute hearing schedule changes
– Ability to effectively screen new network attorneys
– Ability to effectively utilize technology to pass on necessary information
IMPORTANT LEGAL MUMBO-JUMBO
We are an equal opportunity employer, meaning that we do not discriminate in favor of or against anyone based on age, race, religion, gender, ethnicity or any other legally protected class. Job description, duties and hours are subject to change. This is an at-will position.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 – $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
Are you bilingual?
Work Location: In person
Title: Paralegal & Legal Assistant – Government Counsel & Accountability Bureau (DOJ #10115933)
Company: State of New Mexico
Location: Albuquerque, NM
