Legal Assistant

Office of Second Judicial District Attorney; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Second Judicial District Attorney in Albuquerque, New Mexico seeks a Legal Secretary to support attorneys, manage case files, draft documents, and handle correspondence. The role requires strong typing, word processing, and CMS familiarity.

You will work in an office environment with some travel; a high school diploma or GED and two years of related experience are required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the criminal justice system and general office equipment.
• Strong typing, word processing and spreadsheet skills; good grammar and proofreading.
• Ability to prepare and draft legal documents and manage filing and organization.

Skills

Typing

Word processing

Spreadsheets

CMS skills

Drafting documents

Filing

Organizational skills

Customer relations

Communication skills

Follow directions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Case Management System (CMS)

Job description

The Office of the Second Judicial District Attorney improves the quality of life of the citizens of Bernalillo County by reducing crime through thoughtful enforcement of the law and the development of a criminal justice system. The Office is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is seeking applicants for Legal Secretary positions with the Second Judicial District Attorney’s Office in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

* Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

This position requires knowledge of the criminal justice system, general office equipment; good typing, word processing skills and operational knowledge of spreadsheet programs; good math, grammar and proof reading skills; Case Management System (CMS) skills and the ability to merge documents; the ability to prepare and draft legal documents; filing skills, and organizational skills; customer relations skills; ability to communicate effectively and follow directions and policies.

* Requirements

High school diploma or GED, plus two (2) years’ work experience in a related field.

* Preferred Qualifications

Three (3) years’ work experience and/or education in a related field.

* Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office environment. Some physical effort and travel may be required.

Salary range is $19.00-$21.35 hourly. This advertisement will remain open until filled. Applicants selected for an interview must notify the Office of the Second Judicial District Attorney of the need for a reasonable accommodation due to a Disability.