Paralegal

Job Posting Title:

Paralegal

Department:

Legal

Location:

415 SILVER AVE SW

Pay Range:

$21.15 - $30.13

Close Date:

August 11 2026

The Paralegal performs advanced legal research and supports litigation efforts by preparing reports documents and case materials. Participates in investigations case preparation and trial support for the Legal Department. Assists attorneys with drafting research and coordination of legal AND RESPONSIBILITIESDraft legal documents and pleadings including complaints motions orders discovery and contracts in accordance with attorney instructions and legal routine pleadings statements affidavits and discovery responses under attorney factual investigations and prepare supporting documentation and affidavits for and schedule witness interviews; file pleadings in state and federal depositions and maintain calendars for court appearances deadlines and attorney and organize evidence documents and relevant materials for internal hearings and legal in preparing case files for hearings and trials including exhibits and witness to routine information requests and direct inquiries to appropriate legal research on assigned topics and prepare summaries or routine paralegal support to outside counsel and administrative agencies as needed.*The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSHigh School Diploma or (4) years of work experience in a legal office legal procedures research or court systems.*Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements. SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATIONPREFERENCEAn accredited national association certification as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal AND COMPLIANCEThe offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:Successful completion of a post-offer employment medical to all County safety all FEMA training(s) assigned to this of a valid New Mexico drivers license by the date of hire and maintenance of a valid license while employed in this required supervisor training if CONDITIONSAll essential duties are performed are performed in a temperature-controlled are performed on an even surface which may be carpeted or tile. Working surface is typically often works alone both with and without directions from TOOLS AND MATERIALSEquipment typically used in the performance of office duties includes telephone computer terminal computer printer computer keyboard copier fax machine Dictaphone and and products handled in the course of performing essential duties include files forms reports various other paperwork and a wide variety of basic office supplies.