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New Mexico Admin Office of the District Attorneys
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Senior Legal Assistant- Espanola
New Mexico Admin Office of the District Attorneys · Espanola, New Mexico, United States
In short
The Legal Assistant provides administrative and secretarial support to attorneys, including drafting legal documents and managing case files. They are also responsible for trial preparation, scheduling, and coordinating with clients and witnesses.
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Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED. A minimum of two years of work experience in a related legal, administrative, or clerical field is required.
About the employer
NEW MEXICO ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEYS
AODA is a state agency created to support and promote the work of all of New Mexico’s District Attorneys. · hiring as New Mexico Admin Office of the District Attorneys
The Administrative Office of the District Attorneys’ (AODA) is a state agency created to support and promote the work of all of New Mexico’s District Attorneys, including but not limited to support, training, dissemination of information that supports and aids prosecutors in the prosecution of crime throughout the state, legislative matters pertinent to prosecution and any and all other matters that directly affect prosecutors in the State of New Mexico.
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The basic mission of AODA is to improve the Criminal Justice System by promoting professionalism among New Mexico’s prosecutors through education, information, liaison, and administrative and technological support, and to achieve objectives which will benefit and improve the offices of the District Attorneys.
- INDUSTRY
- Government Administration
- COMPANY
- Government Agency
- FOUNDED
- 1984
- HEADQUARTERS
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- SIZE
- 11-50
- OFFICES
- 2 on LinkedIn
- OPEN HERE
- 3 roles
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Questions about this role
- Is this New Mexico Admin Office of the District Attorneys role remote?
- Tagged on site.
- What does it pay?
- The posting lists $33,837–$48,640 a year.
- Does it sponsor visas?
- Listed as no visa sponsorship.
- What experience does it ask for?
- Listed as 0-2 years.
The posting, in full
<p><strong>Purpose of the Position:</strong><br>The Legal Assistant provides essential administrative and secretarial support to attorneys and office staff within a legal environment. This role is responsible for assisting with legal documentation, trial preparation, case file management, and client or witness communication to ensure efficient and accurate legal operations.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong><br>Draft and prepare legal documents, correspondence, and reports.<br>Assist attorneys in trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and files. Input data into the Case Management System (CMS) and produce merged legal documents. Transcribe legal notes, maintain attorney calendars, and schedule meetings or court appearances.<br>Create, organize, and maintain physical and electronic case files.<br>Contact and coordinate with witnesses, clients, and other stakeholders as needed. Provide professional customer service and respond to inquiries. Perform general office duties, including filing (including e-filing), document scanning, and clerical support. Perform other duties as assigned. </p><p><strong>Minimum Requirements:</strong></p><p>High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of work experience in a related legal, administrative, or clerical field.</p><p><strong>Hours</strong>: Full Time 8-5p Monday- Friday</p><p><strong>Salary</strong>: $33,837- $48,640</p><p><strong>Benefits</strong>: Retirement, Vision, Dental, Health, PTO <em> </em></p>
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<p><strong>Purpose of the Position:</strong><br>The Legal Assistant provides essential administrative and secretarial support to attorneys and office staff within a legal environment. This role is responsible for assisting with legal documentation, trial preparation, case file management, and client or witness communication to ensure efficient and accurate legal operations.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong><br>Draft and prepare legal documents, correspondence, and reports.<br>Assist attorneys in trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and files. Input data into the Case Management System (CMS) and produce merged legal documents. Transcribe legal notes, maintain attorney calendars, and schedule meetings or court appearances.<br>Create, organize, and maintain physical and electronic case files.<br>Contact and coordinate with witnesses, clients, and other stakeholders as needed. Provide professional customer service and respond to inquiries. Perform general office duties, including filing (including e-filing), document scanning, and clerical support. Perform other duties as assigned. </p><p><strong>Minimum Requirements:</strong></p><p>High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of work experience in a related legal, administrative, or clerical field.</p><p><strong>Hours</strong>: Full Time 8-5p Monday- Friday</p><p><strong>Salary</strong>: $33,837- $48,640</p><p><strong>Benefits</strong>: Retirement, Vision, Dental, Health, PTO <em> </em></p>
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