Legal Assistant

We are assisting a well-respected medical malpractice and personal injury law firm in their search for a Legal Assistant. The Legal Assistant will assist 2-3 attorneys in all aspects of medical malpractice cases. This is a great opportunity to join a well respected firm that has been representing New Mexicans for the last 40 years.

Compensation:

• $47,500 salary plus overtime 

• Health insurance, employer paid premiums for employee and dependents

• 401(k), 3% employee contribution

• - Paid holidays 

• 15 days PTO (120 hours) per year upon hire

Responsibilities:

• Answer phones, greet clients, and file documents

• Schedule and calendar meetings, book conference rooms

• Draft pleadings and serve documents to opposing counsel

• Communicate with clients regularly 

• Maintain electronic case files daily

• Some personal assistant duties for lead attorney

• Travel required for out of town trials, up to 2 weeks at a time, 1 or 2 out of town trials per year expected, paid travel expenses

Desired Profile:

• Previous administrative experience, preferably in a law office

• Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required

• Proficient with Microsoft applications and Adobe DC

• Comfortable using a computer, email, scanner, etc. 

• Strong attention to detail

• Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines

• Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation

Location:

• Albuquerque, New Mexico

Schedule:

• Monday -Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm

• Some evenings and weekends

• Longer hours during trials when necessary 

Employment type:

• Direct hire