Legal Associate: Research, Drafting & Client Liaison

New Mexico Law Offices Of The Public Defender; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The New Mexico Law Offices Of The Public Defender seeks a Legal Associate Support role in Santa Fe to assist attorneys with legal research and document preparation. The position involves drafting legal instruments, liaising with clients, and managing case files in a fast-paced public defender setting.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of related experience. Wages are hourly, with a stated range and full-time hours. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and two years of work experience drafting and preparing legal correspondence, conducting legal research and maintaining a case management/tracking system.
• Two (2) years of work experience in a related legal support role may substitute for some education requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with legal research and preparation of documents.
• Draft legal instruments and correspondence, handling routine tasks and investigations.
• Coordinate communication between attorneys and clients and manage case management/tracking systems.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting

Client communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Case management system

Job description

The New Mexico Law Offices Of The Public Defender seeks a Legal Associate Support role in Santa Fe to assist attorneys with legal research and document preparation. The position involves drafting legal instruments, liaising with clients, and managing case files in a fast-paced public defender setting.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of related experience. Wages are hourly, with a stated range and full-time hours. Equal opportunity employer.