Legal Assistant in Carrizozo

New Mexico Administrative Office of the District Attorneys; Carrizozo (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement

Vision

Dental

Health

PTO

Job summary

The 12th Judicial District Attorney’s Office in Carrizozo seeks a reliable Legal Assistant with strong office and computer skills. The role supports the team by maintaining case files, calendars, and data entry in the Case Management System (CMS), merging documents, and handling e-filing as required.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED, at least two years in a related field, and proven ability to collaborate, follow policies, and communicate effectively within a busy court

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus two years of related work experience.
• Knowledge of criminal justice system and general office equipment.
• Ability to maintain calendars, prepare and maintain case files, and perform data entry in CMS.

Responsibilities

• Maintain calendars and manage case files.
• Enter data into the Case Management System (CMS).
• Merge documents and e-file as required.
• Draft legal documents as needed.
• Provide office support and customer relations with team members.

Skills

Typing

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Math skills

Grammar & proofreading

Organizational skills

Customer relations

Teamwork

CMS data entry

Document merging

E-filing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMS

Job description

The 12th Judicial District Attorney’s Office is seeking a reliable Legal Assistant with office and computer skills located in our Carrizozo Office. This position is ideal for an individual with experience in an office environment and works well with others as a member of the team.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Incumbent requires knowledge of the criminal justice system, general office equipment; good typing, word processing skills and operational knowledge of spreadsheet programs. It also requires good math, grammar, proof-reading skills and have organizaional skills. As well as good customer relations skills and the ability to communicate effectively and follow directions and policies. The incumbent will be requried to maintain calendars; prepare and maintain case files. As well as perform data entry in the Case Management System (CMS) and also must have the ability and knowledge to merge documents and e-filing. Some preparation and drafting of legal documents my be required.

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.

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

Hours

Full Time 8-5p Monday- Friday

Salary

$12/hr- $24/hr

Benefits

• Retirement
• Vision
• Dental
• Health
• PTO