Legal Assistant- Alamogordo
About The Position
The 12th Judicial District Attorney’s Office is seeking a reliable Legal Assistant to work in its Alamogordo office, serving Otero and Lincoln counties. The role is suited to someone with office experience who is motivated to contribute as part of a positive team. The office emphasizes integrity, professionalism, meaningful community service, and a positive, healthy work–life balance. The Legal Assistant provides administrative and case-support services, including maintaining calendars and case files, entering information in the Case Management System (CMS), merging documents, and e-filing. Some preparation and drafting of legal documents may also be required. This is a full-time, in-person position with weekday hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The office offers a comprehensive benefits package.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Two years of work experience in a related field.
- Knowledge of the criminal justice system and general office equipment.
- Typing and word-processing skills, and operational knowledge of spreadsheet programs.
- Good math, grammar, proofreading, and organizational skills.
- Good customer-relations skills and the ability to communicate effectively and follow directions and policies.
- Ability and knowledge to merge documents and e-file.
Nice To Haves
- Three years of work experience and/or education in a related field.
Responsibilities
- Maintain calendars.
- Prepare and maintain case files.
- Perform data entry in the Case Management System (CMS).
- Merge documents and perform e-filing.
- Prepare and draft legal documents as needed.
- Follow directions and office policies while providing effective customer service.
Benefits
- Retirement
- Vision
- Dental
- Health
- PTO
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
