Litigation Paralegal

Ashton Horton Mullins PC; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits

Growth opportunities

Make a difference

Job summary

Ashton Horton Mullins PC in Albuquerque, NM seeks an experienced Litigation Paralegal to manage cases in family law, probate, and guardianship, handle deadlines, and maintain strong client relationships.

You will lead calendars, document management, and assist attorneys with trial prep, witness coordination, and technology tools like Microsoft Office, Adobe, and Clio. A proactive, team‑oriented professional will excel.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of paralegal experience in any area of law.
• ABA-approved paralegal certification, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ownership of cases with confidence to approach attorneys to meet deadlines ahead of time.
• Master of prioritization.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Litigation paralegal: manage cases in family law, probate, and guardianship including deadlines, client relationships, and case progression.
• Task master: keep attorneys on track with task prioritization and upcoming deadlines.
• Maintain strong client relationships with regular contact and updates.
• Calendaring: maintain case files and deadlines, manage document control.
• Lead and support legal assistants.
• Assist in trial preparation and witness coordination.

Skills

Litigation support

Calendaring

Client relations

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Clio

Education

ABA-approved paralegal certification

Bachelor's or Associate's degree

Tools

Clio

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Job Description:

• Litigation Paralegal: Manage litigation cases in family law, probate, and guardianship and conservatorship including deadlines, client relationships, and case progression.


• Task Master: Keep attorneys on track with task prioritization and managing upcoming deadlines by initiating requests to attorneys.


• Excellent Customer Service: Build strong client relationships by keeping the client informed with regular contact.


• Calendaring Guru: Maintain case files, including calendars with deadlines, and handle document management


• Leader: Lead and support legal assistants.


• Hearing Logistics Facilitator: Assist in trial preparation by preparing witnesses and exhibits. Manage witnesses with testimony logistics including facilitating timing, location, and contact information.


• Friend of Technology: Embrace technology for efficiency and high-quality customer service including Microsoft Office, Adobe, and Clio


• Attention to Detail: Manage firm documents including consistency and accuracy of forms and pleadings.

Requirements:

• 5-10 years of paralegal experience in any area of law.


• ABA-approved paralegal certification, or equivalent experience.


• Excellent communication skills and customer service skills.


• Ownership of cases with confidence to approach attorneys to meet deadlines ahead of time.


• Master of prioritization.


• Positive, team-oriented attitude.


• Whiz at Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, and legal database software.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree.


• Spanish-speaking.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits.


• Friendly, collaborative work culture.


• Professional growth and rewarding legal work.


• The opportunity to make a difference for clients.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We encourage diversity and welcome all qualified applicants.