City of Albuquerque, NM
Paralegal
City of Albuquerque, NM, Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States, 87101
Salary :
$58,260.80 - $61,152.00 Annually
Location :
Albuquerque, NM
Job Type:
Full Time
Job Number:
2500393
Department:
Legal
Division:
LG-Adm
Opening Date:
09/26/2024
Closing Date:
11/8/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
Bargaining Unit:
NU
Position Summary
Assist an assigned attorney or attorneys in performing substantive civil administrative and criminal legal work from time of inception through resolution and perform a variety of paralegal duties in specific areas of law.
Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements
Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.
Associate's Degree or a Certification in Paralegal Studies;
and
Three (3) years of experience as a paralegal working under the supervision of a licensed attorney or judge.
Pro Law or experience with a case management system is preferred.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.Preferred Knowledge
Legal terminology, legal research databases, and the documents used in the legal fieldCourt deadlines set forth in the federal and state court rulesProLaw Case Management Software Application or an Equivalent Case Management Software ApplicationElectronic filing in both federal and state courtStandard legal references and their contentPrinciples and methods of communications and public speakingPrinciples and procedures of legal record keepingPrinciples of business letter writing and basic report preparationMethods of research, case analysis and report preparationEnglish usage, spelling, grammar and punctuationModern office procedures, methods and computer equipmentPertinent Federal, State and local laws pertaining to area of assignmentPreferred Skills & Abilities
Conduct medical record reviews and summariesDraft and prepare discovery and pleadingsMaintain confidentiality regarding casesWork independently, including the ability to follow-up on work assignments, in the absence of supervisionElectronically file in both federal and state courtCoordinate and implement case and discovery tasksResearch and compile data on a variety of legal casesDraft and prepare a variety of legal documentsMaintain confidentiality regarding work of a legal natureRespond to requests and inquiries from the general publicWork independently in the absence of supervisionCommunicate clearly and conciselyPerform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodationEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
City of Albuquerque Employee Benefits
The City is committed to providing employees one of the most comprehensive and reasonably priced benefit packages available in New Mexico. We hope that you will find the coverage offered provides you with the choices and options necessary to keep you and your family healthy and well.
The City offers regular, full-time and part-time employees the option of participating in a variety of group insurance plans. Both Regular and Temporary (non-seasonal) employees participate in the state's retirement system.
Additional Benefit information is available by clicking on the links below.
01
Select the highest level of successfully completed related education as identified by the minimum requirements (if applicable, attach supporting degree or transcripts).
No High School Diploma or GEDHigh School Diploma or GEDNon/degree accredited hours (some college)Certificate in Paralegal StudiesAssociatesBachelorsMastersJuris DoctorateDoctorate
02
Do you possess Pro Law and/or experience with a case management system?
YesNo
03
Do you possess a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or have the ability to obtain by date of hire (attach a copy of your Driver's License)?
YesNo
04
Select the number of years of work experience you possess which relates to the minimum requirements, if applicable, add verifiable time in a temporary upgrade status and/or volunteer experience when selecting number of years.
No experience1 to less than 6 months6 to less than 12 months1 year to less than 2 years2 years to less than 3 years3 years to less than 4 years4 years to less than 5 years5 years to less than 6 years6 years to less than 7 years7 years to less than 8 years8 years to less than 9 years9 years to less than 10 years10 years to less than 11 years11 years to less than 12 years12 years to less than 13 years13 or more years
Required Question
$58,260.80 - $61,152.00 Annually
Location :
Albuquerque, NM
Job Type:
Full Time
Job Number:
2500393
Department:
Legal
Division:
LG-Adm
Opening Date:
09/26/2024
Closing Date:
11/8/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
Bargaining Unit:
NU
Position Summary
Assist an assigned attorney or attorneys in performing substantive civil administrative and criminal legal work from time of inception through resolution and perform a variety of paralegal duties in specific areas of law.
Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements
Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.
Associate's Degree or a Certification in Paralegal Studies;
and
Three (3) years of experience as a paralegal working under the supervision of a licensed attorney or judge.
Pro Law or experience with a case management system is preferred.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.Preferred Knowledge
Legal terminology, legal research databases, and the documents used in the legal fieldCourt deadlines set forth in the federal and state court rulesProLaw Case Management Software Application or an Equivalent Case Management Software ApplicationElectronic filing in both federal and state courtStandard legal references and their contentPrinciples and methods of communications and public speakingPrinciples and procedures of legal record keepingPrinciples of business letter writing and basic report preparationMethods of research, case analysis and report preparationEnglish usage, spelling, grammar and punctuationModern office procedures, methods and computer equipmentPertinent Federal, State and local laws pertaining to area of assignmentPreferred Skills & Abilities
Conduct medical record reviews and summariesDraft and prepare discovery and pleadingsMaintain confidentiality regarding casesWork independently, including the ability to follow-up on work assignments, in the absence of supervisionElectronically file in both federal and state courtCoordinate and implement case and discovery tasksResearch and compile data on a variety of legal casesDraft and prepare a variety of legal documentsMaintain confidentiality regarding work of a legal natureRespond to requests and inquiries from the general publicWork independently in the absence of supervisionCommunicate clearly and conciselyPerform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodationEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
City of Albuquerque Employee Benefits
The City is committed to providing employees one of the most comprehensive and reasonably priced benefit packages available in New Mexico. We hope that you will find the coverage offered provides you with the choices and options necessary to keep you and your family healthy and well.
The City offers regular, full-time and part-time employees the option of participating in a variety of group insurance plans. Both Regular and Temporary (non-seasonal) employees participate in the state's retirement system.
Additional Benefit information is available by clicking on the links below.
01
Select the highest level of successfully completed related education as identified by the minimum requirements (if applicable, attach supporting degree or transcripts).
No High School Diploma or GEDHigh School Diploma or GEDNon/degree accredited hours (some college)Certificate in Paralegal StudiesAssociatesBachelorsMastersJuris DoctorateDoctorate
02
Do you possess Pro Law and/or experience with a case management system?
YesNo
03
Do you possess a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or have the ability to obtain by date of hire (attach a copy of your Driver's License)?
YesNo
04
Select the number of years of work experience you possess which relates to the minimum requirements, if applicable, add verifiable time in a temporary upgrade status and/or volunteer experience when selecting number of years.
No experience1 to less than 6 months6 to less than 12 months1 year to less than 2 years2 years to less than 3 years3 years to less than 4 years4 years to less than 5 years5 years to less than 6 years6 years to less than 7 years7 years to less than 8 years8 years to less than 9 years9 years to less than 10 years10 years to less than 11 years11 years to less than 12 years12 years to less than 13 years13 or more years
Required Question