Legal Assistant — Trial Prep & Court Docs

United States Attorneys' Offices; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

United States Attorneys' Offices in Albuquerque is seeking a capable paralegal/legal assistant to support Assistant United States Attorneys. You will handle preparation and processing of legal documents, proofread materials, and assist in trial preparation with research tasks and filing management.

Responsibilities expand with training and experience, including document assembly, file management, and calendar maintenance for active cases.

Qualifications

• Typing speed of at least 40 words per minute with minimal errors.
• Experience handling legal documents and office support tasks is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Examine, prepare and process legal documents (complaints, motions, orders, pleadings, subpoenas, libels).
• Proofread and cite check briefs, memoranda, and other documents.
• Assist AUSAs in trial preparation with research and document preparation.
• Assemble and organize exhibits, affidavits, and other legal materials.
• Maintain calendars and track filing, hearing, and trial dates.

Skills

Typing 40 wpm

Job description

United States Attorneys' Offices in Albuquerque is seeking a capable paralegal/legal assistant to support Assistant United States Attorneys. You will handle preparation and processing of legal documents, proofread materials, and assist in trial preparation with research tasks and filing management.

Responsibilities expand with training and experience, including document assembly, file management, and calendar maintenance for active cases.