Paralegal

University of New Mexico; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Tuition remission

Dependent education programs

Job summary

The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Paralegal to provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to the Office of University Counsel. Responsibilities include initial contract reviews, contract tracking in electronic systems, and maintaining records and workflows for efficient processing.

The successful candidate will support the New Mexico Patient Debt Reduction Program, assist with pleadings and communications, and help coordinate

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• 7 years of related experience
• Degrees above minimum education may substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal and administrative support to attorneys
• Process initial contract reviews and track contracts through electronic systems
• Maintain contract records and workflows for efficient processing
• Support New Mexico Patient Debt Reduction Program
• Prepare pleadings and coordinate matters with attorneys and outside counsel
• Manage case-related communications and calendars
• Support Guardianship arrangements with UNM Hospital

Skills

Legal document drafting

Pleadings

Stipulations

Correspondence

Case management

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field

Paralegal certification from an accredited program

High school diploma or GED

Tools

HighQ or similar applications

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Working Title

Paralegal

Position Grade

11

Position Summary

The Paralegal provides comprehensive legal and administrative support to attorneys within the Office of University Counsel, with primary responsibility for contract management, legal document preparation, and office operations. This position conducts initial contract reviews for completeness, coordinates the assignment and tracking of contracts through electronic management systems, and maintains contract records and workflows to ensure efficient processing. The role also supports the New Mexico Patient Debt Reduction Program by preparing pleadings, coordinating matters with attorneys and outside counsel, managing case-related communications, tracking recovered funds, and maintaining accurate records. In addition, the position serves as a key administrative resource by scheduling meetings, managing calendars, handling correspondence, participating in departmental coordination meetings, and supporting day-to-day office operations. Lastly, this position also supports the Guardianship arrangements with the University of New Mexico Hospital. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong organizational skills, attention to detail, proficiency with legal document management systems, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; at least 7 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Paralegal certification from an accredited program preferred.
• Familiarity with contract management systems, document repositories, and workflow management platforms such as HighQ or similar applications.
• Experience drafting legal documents, pleadings, stipulations, correspondence, and other legal support materials.
• Knowledge of healthcare, patient financial services, collections, debt reduction, or healthcare regulatory matters preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Microsoft Teams
• Experience maintaining confidential records and handling sensitive legal and financial information.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in document review and record management.
• Ability to interpret and follow legal, regulatory, and institutional procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while managing competing priorities.
• Experience coordinating calendars, meetings, and administrative operations for multiple professionals.
• Experience in managing responses to subpoenas and discovery requests.

Campus

Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department

HSC Legal Counsel Office (921A)

Employment Type

Staff

Staff Type

Regular - Full-Time

Status

Non-Exempt

Pay

Hourly: $22.16 - $29.70

Benefits Eligible

This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.

• medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• tuition remission and dependent education programs

ERB Statement

As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required

Yes

For Best Consideration Date

10/12/2026

Eligible for Hiring Incentive

No

Eligible for Remote Work

Yes

Eligible for Remote Work Statement

This is an on-campus position that allows the employee to work remotely up to 2 days per week with the approval of management after the UNM probationary period.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.