Paralegal 1 (3330)

Law Offices Of The Public Defender•Albuquerque, NM

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

The objective summary of this job classification is to assist attorneys by researching legal precedent, investigating facts or preparing legal documents. Conduct research to support a legal proceeding, to formulate a defense or to initiate legal action. Our department offers flexible work opportunities, including teleworking (a.k.a. working from home) and work schedules outside the typical 8 am to 5 pm schedule. Applicants selected for a position are encouraged to discuss these options with the hiring manager early in the hiring process to ensure the specifics of any terms and conditions of an approved flexible work arrangement are clearly understood. This classification may be required to report to a judicial partner’s building or office. Which may include Courthouses, District Attorney Offices, Detention Centers and/or Correctional Facilities. To perform the essential functions an incumbent in this classification may be required to successfully complete a 3rd party background check conducted by a judicial partner.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
two (2) years of work experience drafting and preparing legal correspondence
conducting legal research
maintaining a case management/tracking system
Must possess and maintain a valid driver's License.
Employment eligibility to work with the Law Offices of the Public Defender (LOPD) in the U.S. is required.
We are not able to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.

Nice To Haves

Preference may be given to multilingual applicants fluent in English and other languages.

Responsibilities

Drafts and prepares legal correspondence for attorneys.
Coordinates administrative support activities.
Opens and manages cases through closure.
Maintains up-to-date case management/tracking system.
Keeps accurate files of correspondence and materials relating to cases.
Conveys information to clients regarding the status of cases and the legal process.
Schedules court hearings and appointments.
Deals with the public, and serves as a contact between LOPD and all court staff, district attorneys and law enforcement personnel.
Researches law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, constitutions, and legal codes to prepare case accordingly.
Prepares dockets and prints necessary documents, such as summons, grand jury indictments, and supplemental criminal information.
May draft legal instruments, motions, pleadings, appeals, docketing statements correspondence, release and agreements.
Performs related and other duties as assigned.