Legal Assistant

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant for their Albuquerque, NM office. This position involves providing comprehensive administrative and litigation support in civil litigation cases, making it essential for candidates to be organized and proactive.

Responsibilities include maintaining trial calendars, drafting legal documents, and ensuring deadlines are met. Ideal applicants should possess a minimum of 5 years' experience as a legal assistant and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package included.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a legal assistant in general liability.
• Experience with New Mexico State Court e-filing required.
• Ability to draft and prepare legal documents under attorney's direction.

Responsibilities

• Maintain trial and discovery calendars.
• Schedule hearings and meetings.
• Draft pleadings and correspondence.
• Review case evidence and prepare summaries.

Skills

Experience supporting litigators

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Billing software

WordPerfect

Job description

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. (QPWB), a multi-office national defense firm, is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to join our Albuquerque, NM office.

About the Role

As a Legal Assistant, you will provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support in civil litigation cases. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented legal setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain trial and discovery calendars, ensuring deadlines are met, and documents are timely filed
• Schedule and coordinate hearings, depositions, legal proceedings, and meetings
• Assist with attorney time entry and invoice processing using billing software
• Open, organize, and maintain case files, ensuring documentation is up to date and accessible
• Draft and prepare pleadings, correspondence, reports, motions, and discovery documents under attorney's direction
• Review and summarize medical records, contracts, and case evidence, and assist with preparing chronologies and summaries
• Prepare, issue, and track subpoenas and other legal requests for records
• Perform other litigation support duties as needed

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a legal assistant supporting litigators in general liability
• New Mexico State Court e-filing experience required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel); experience with WordPerfect a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to prioritize competing demands
• High school diploma or equivalent required

The role is primarily sedentary with regular use of office equipment. Occasional standing, walking, reaching, and lifting of up to 20 pounds may be required.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Full‑time benefits package including:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer‑paid life and short‑term disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Paid vacation, holidays, and PTO
• A dynamic, supportive team environment with opportunities for career growth

QPWB is an Equal Opportunity Employer.