Legal Assistant- Santa Fe

New Mexico Admin Office of the District Attorneys • Santa Fe, NM

3d • $33,837 - $48,640

About The Position

Purpose of the Position: 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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of work experience in a related legal, administrative, or clerical field.

Responsibilities

• Draft and prepare legal documents, correspondence, and reports.
• 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.
• Create, organize, and maintain physical and electronic case files.
• 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.

Benefits

• Retirement
• Vision
• Dental
• Health
• PTO

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED