Paralegal

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

Provides support on a range of legal and factual research for staff attorneys
Organizes research and assists staff attorneys with determining how cases will be handled
Assists in preparing legal and non-legal documents including briefs, pleadings, motions, appeals, agreements, correspondence, contracts, and legal memoranda

Additional Areas of Responsibility: 

Assists in all aspects of discovery
Files documents with courts and administrative bodies
Works with staff attorneys to develop and prepare legal arguments and strategy
Works with clients, experts, and community members involved in cases
Helps to take lead on and develop case file organization and calendaring systems
Supports with other organizational duties as assigned by the legal team and executive director

Other Information/Requirements: 

Requirements can be found at nmelc.org/employment

How to Apply: 

Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter, and three professional references electronically to Dr. Virginia Necochea, Executive Director at [email protected]. All required documents must be submitted electronically. Incomplete submissions will not be considered. Interviews may be conducted via online video conference.

Salary Range: 
50-60k
Contact Information
Name: 
Virginia Necochea
Agency/Organization: 
NMELC
Address: 
City: 
Albuquerque
State: 
New Mexico
Zip/Postal Code: 
87105
Business Phone: 
(505) 989-9022
Business Fax: 
Email Address: 
[email protected]
nmelc.org
Internal Info
Date to Post: 
Aug 17 2023
Date to Remove: 
Sep 9 2023

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