Legal Office Specialist — Flexible Schedule & Court Support

Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court; Aztec (NM); On-site; USD 49,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx

Paid vacation/sick leave

Public service loan forgiveness

Job summary

Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court is seeking a full-time Legal Office Specialist to support Staff Attorneys at the Aztec District Court location, with potential duties at San Juan and McKinley Counties as needed.

The role requires handling legal documents, maintaining case files, and communicating complex court rules to staff and the public, under general direction. A proactive, detail-oriented candidate with strong legal terminology skills will thrive.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree required.
• Two years of experience as a legal assistant or similar role.
• Three years of related legal office experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine legal support per court rules and guidelines.
• Compose correspondence, notices, and legal documents.
• Perform administrative support and maintain case files and statistics.
• Assist with calendar management and deadlines for pleadings and court orders.

Skills

Legal terminology

Case management systems

Legal research

Education

Associate’s degree

Two years legal experience

Tools

Legal databases

Notary procedures

Job description

Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court is seeking a full-time Legal Office Specialist to support Staff Attorneys at the Aztec District Court location, with potential duties at San Juan and McKinley Counties as needed.

The role requires handling legal documents, maintaining case files, and communicating complex court rules to staff and the public, under general direction. A proactive, detail-oriented candidate with strong legal terminology skills will thrive.