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Title : Legal Assistant/Paralegal-Family Law and Civil Litigation

Location : New Mexico - Taos
Refer to Job # QDKR721840

Legal Assistant/Paralegal-Family Law and Civil Litigation Duties: Maximize the long term value of the firm by helping clients and colleagues and contribute to a working environment based on pursuit of excellence, accountability, integrity, teamwork and respect. Report to assigned attorneys, and their Department Head. Docket all dates (closing dates, signings, etc.). Follow-up on dates via telephone calls or correspondence. Follow-up on assignments with Attorney so deadlines are met. Assist the attorney with initial client contact. Ensure initial conflict checks are performed. Schedule and coordinate appointments, closings, will signings. Ensure that Attorney s calendar is updated with all applicable dates/appointments. Ensure electronic file is complete and kept pursuant to firm procedure, including all emails. Record billable and unbillable (client and administrative) time spent in the correct file matters. Assist in drafting documents as directed by Attorney; edit and finalize attorney work product. Finalize and prepare documents for filing with the Court. E-file through odyssey system. Frequent correspondence with Judges, Assistants, Court Clerks. e-recording documents with County. Process all documents for physical and electronic files. Transmit documents to clients as they are received in the office. Communicate upcoming deadlines to clients as directed by attorney. Take incoming client calls and transcribe notes to the electronic file regarding same, with message to attorney of further action needed to be taken. Perform such other duties as may be assigned from time to time. Requirements: Bachelor degree and paralegal certificate preferred; 3-5 years' relevant experience; excellent language skills; proficient computer skills, 60+ wpm; attendance, friendly and enthusiastic, professional attitude and appearance, intuitive, self-starter, takes pride in his/her work, and interested in long term professional growth and development.

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