Paralegal/Administrative Assistant

Job Description
Type of Job: 
Full-Time
Main Areas of Responsibility: 

Successful applicant will assist attorneys by: communicating with clients; locating witnesses to testify; factual investigation such as obtaining documents, photographs and other evidence; performing legal research; editing/proofing pleadings and other legal documents; organizing, analyzing, summarizing and indexing documents; preparing charts, tables and other demonstrative evidence; investigating and developing cases and projects assigned, and conducting necessary interviews.

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

• College degree
• Paralegal certification or equivalent experience required
• High level of proficiency in verbal and written communication
• Excellent research and analytic skills
• Self-motivated and dependable
• Detail-oriented
• Demonstrated commitment to addressing poverty and/or equal access to justice issues
• Experience working with low-income people, people of color, and other marginalized groups

Other Information/Requirements: 

• Experience with and/or knowledge of New Mexico’s public education system
• Spanish proficiency
• Salary range for this position: Commensurate with experience
• The initial contract would be for six months, with an extension contingent on funding and Center needs

How to Apply: 

Send cover letter and resume to [email protected]
The NM Center on Law and Poverty is an equal opportunity employer. People with disabilities, people of color, former recipients of public assistance, or people who have grown up in poverty are especially encouraged to apply.

Contact Information
Name: 
Veronica Rosales
Agency/Organization: 
NM Center on Law and Poverty
City: 
Albuquerque
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87102
Business Phone: 
505-255-2840
Email Address: 
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Jan 18 2017
Date to Remove: 
Mar 18 2017

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