Legal Assistant

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 28,000 - 317,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East is seeking an experienced Legal Assistant in Albuquerque, NM to support an active law firm with administrative tasks and client coordination.

You will handle intake, document drafting, filings, and calendar management; maintain client files; and explain fees and payment options. Strong communication and organization are essential, with proficiency in MS Office, Adobe, and NM filing software; confidentiality is a must.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years as legal or executive assistant.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe.
• Strong drafting and proofreading with high accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Serve as first point of contact by answering phones and greeting clients professionally.
• Manage attorney communications, acting as gatekeeper and coordinating client interactions.
• Conduct client intake, distribute documents, and explain fees and payment options.
• Draft, proofread, format, and file legal documents with high accuracy.
• Coordinate state and court filings, ensuring compliance and timeliness.
• Maintain organized client files and legal documentation systems.
• Support business entity formations and related filings.
• Manage attorney calendars, communications, and daily priorities.
• Provide administrative and operational support as needed.

Skills

Client communication

Organization

Drafting & proofreading

Multitasking

Professional demeanor

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

NM filing software

Job description

Job Full Description

Wage: $20–$230 DOE

Seeking an experienced Legal Assistant for a reputable Law Firm.

Job Duties:

• Serve as the first point of contact by answering phones and greeting clients professionally
• Manage attorney communications, acting as a gatekeeper and coordinating client interactions
• Conduct client intake, distribute documents, and explain fees and payment options
• Draft, proofread, format, and file legal documents with a high level of accuracy
• Coordinate state and court filings, ensuring compliance and timeliness
• Maintain organized client files and legal documentation systems
• Support business entity formations and related filings
• Manage attorney calendars, communications, and daily priorities
• Provide administrative and operational support as needed

Education/Qualification Requirements:

• 3+ years of legal assistant or executive assistant experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe, and legal software (NM filing software experience)
• Strong drafting, organizational, and multitasking skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Professional demeanor with strong client service skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment