Legal Admin Assistant

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico is offering a part-time work study position as a Legal Admin Assistant in downtown Albuquerque. You will support nonprofit legal services by filing case files, organizing documents, and helping with clinics and data entry for our case management system.

Enrollment in a degree-seeking program is required with at least half-time status at UNM, and bilingual (English/Spanish) ability is essential. This role supports the NMILC collaboration and office administration.

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a degree-seeking program at UNM and enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) for fall and spring semesters.
• Work Study eligibility required and must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required; excellent communication skills.
• Basic computer skills with MS Office and Windows.

Responsibilities

• Accurately file both digital and paper client case files.
• Prepare documents/case files for workshop clinics.
• Assist with legal clinics and workshops as needed.
• Input client data into our online case management database.
• Assist with administrative projects as they arise.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Communication skills

MS Office

Data organization

Customer service

Windows

Education

High school diploma

Undergraduate coursework

Tools

MS Office

Windows

Job description

Requisition ID: req37852

Working Title: Legal Admin Assistant

Pay: $19.00 Hourly

Campus: Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department: Off Campus Work Study (454F)

Employment Type: Student Employment

Status: Non-Exempt

Background Check Required: Yes

SUMMARY

This is a part-time work study position in which you will gain experience working at a nonprofit legal organization. One of NMILC's services is providing legal services to the New Mexico community. In this position, you will assist with legal clinics and provide support to our staff in managing administrative tasks around the office, including calling clients, organizing client files, and inputting data into our online case management database.

WHO WE ARE

New Mexico Immigrant Law Center (NMILC) is a social justice organization that provides collaborative legal services, advocacy, and education opportunities for low-income immigrants in the state. Since its founding in 2010, NMILC has provided direct legal representation to more than 10,000 immigrants. NMILC's model focuses on establishing relationships with local, state and national organizations and governmental institutions to expand access to legal services to historically marginalized immigrant communities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Accurately file both digital and paper client case files
• Prepare documents/case files for workshop clinics
• Assist with legal clinics and workshops as needed
• Input client data into our online case management database
• Assist with administrative projects as they arise

SCHEDULE

Options run from Mondays - Fridays, 9am-1pm and 1pm-5pm. Minimum of 8 hours per week in‑person at our downtown office, preferably in blocks of 4 hours per day. If you are not available for the minimum amount of time you may be considered, but priority is given to those who can commit to the above schedule.

Minimum Qualifications

Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM, Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters (Audit hours do not count), and if Work Study, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Preferred Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Eligible
• for work study at UNM
• Perfectly bilingual,
• English/Spanish required
• High
• school diploma
• Excellent communication
• skills; ability to organize information in a clear and concise manner
• Multi-cultural experience;
• compassion and patience with a wide variety of individuals
• Basic computer competency
• in MS Office and Windows

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• At
• least one year of undergraduate college or university education completed
• Customer
• service experience is a plus
• Knowledge
• of local community resources and organizations is a plus

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.