Legal Assistant – Albuquerque, NM
Modrall Sperling, a leading New Mexico law firm, has an excellent opportunity for an experienced legal assistant in our Litigation practice group. In this role, you will provide a broad range of legal assistant services to two or more attorneys in our Albuquerque office.
Key Responsibilities
- Support attorneys with case preparation, filing, and trial logistics
- Draft, proofread, and edit legal documents including pleadings, discovery, subpoenas, and correspondence
- E-file documents with state and federal courts
- Maintain and organize case files, calendars, and deadlines
- Manage attorney schedules and coordinate meetings, depositions, and court appearances
- Conduct basic legal and factual research as needed
- Communicate with clients, court staff, witnesses, and opposing counsel in a professional manner
- Assist with client billing
Basic Requirements
- 2 or more years’ experience as a legal secretary, legal assistant, or paralegal in an estate planning/transactions practice group.
- Strong Word, PDF, Outlook, and calendaring skills
- Excellent communication and client service skills
- Editing and proofreading skills
- Strong organizational and document assembly skills
- Candidates with experience in Litigation strongly encouraged to apply.
This position requires a legal assistant who is self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task and work under pressure.
Modrall Sperling offers an outstanding compensation and benefits package. Please forward your cover letter and resume to Susan Harris: susanh@modrall.com