Salary : $49,171.20 – $59,009.60 Annually
Location : Bernalillo, NM
Job Type: Classified Full Time
Job Number: 2023-00090
Division: County Attorney
Department: Legal
Opening Date: 07/26/2023
Closing Date: 8/9/2023 11:59 PM Mountain
General Purpose
Under the general direction of the County Attorney, responsible for resolving routine legal issues; assists with documents for Inspections of Public Records (IPRA) requests; conducts research and analyzes issues to prepare legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, appeals, contracts, etc.; assists in coordinating and administering the daily operations of the County Attorney’s Office; provides administrative support to the County Attorney, Deputy County Attorney and Assistant County Attorney; and serves as administrative liaison between the County Attorney’s Office as directed. An incumbent in this job classification must demonstrate knowledge of / familiarity with a variety of the concepts, practices and procedures associated with the paralegal field and an ability to rely upon experience and sound judgement to plan and accomplish assigned goals.
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
- Associate’s Degree in Applied Science, Criminal Justice, Paralegal Studies or related field and five years paralegal experience OR a combination or related education and experience.
Required Licenses or Certifications:
- Valid New Mexico driver’s license or ability to obtain a valid New Mexico driver’s license within 30 days of hire.
Other Requirements
- Valid New Mexico driver’s license or ability to obtain a valid New Mexico driver’s license within 30 days of hire.
Essential Job Functions
- Provides complex administrative and paralegal support to attorneys and manages the administrative operations of the County Attorney’s Office.
- Provides assistance and administrative support to the Ethics Board.
- Resolves routine legal issues; conducts research and analyzes issues utilizing sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions and legal codes to prepare legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, appeals, contracts, etc.
- Manages the department’s purchasing activities; monitors the department budget; manages office inventory and expenses.
- Serves as liaison with county departments and outside agencies.
- Reviews legal claims and documents served on the County; gathers information needed to defend claims.
- Tracks documents and maintains case files and current list of pending cases; drafts legal correspondence and assists attorneys in research projects.
- Responsible for tracking deadlines; coordinates attorneys’ schedules and court calendars.
- Oversees and maintains the records management systems for case files and legal opinions.
- Tracks documents submitted for review.
- Coordinates the processing of garnishments with the Finance Department.
- Ensures legal documents are filed with courts.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Position reports to the County Attorney.
Sandoval County offers benefits to full-time and part-time employees working 20 hours or more a week including: Health Care, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Long-Term and Short-Term disability insurance, Holiday pay, Vacation and Sick Leave, Deferred Compensation Plan.
Sandoval County non-union, non-safety positions are part of the Municipal Plan 2. Contributing 16.55% and employees contributing 3.65% to to the Public Employee Retirement Plan. (PERA)
01
Do you have an Associates degree in Applied Science, Criminal Justice, Paralegal Studies or related field and five years of Paralegal experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience?
- Yes
- No
02
Which of the following best describes your level of education in the related field for this position?
- No High School Diploma or GED
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associates Degree
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Master’s Degree
- Ph.D./PsyD/Ed.D/M.D./D.O/Doctorate
03
I understand that if I do not attach a copy of my High School Diploma/GED Certificate, Degree or transcripts from an accredited institution showing degree conferred/awarded that my application will not be considered.
- I Understand
04
Briefly describe when and where you obtained your experience stated above.
Required Question