Bernalillo County is 1,160 square miles and is New Mexico’s most populous county with more than 676,000 residents. Bernalillo County government provides a wide range of public services to residents who live in Albuquerque, Los Ranchos and Tijeras with approximately 106,000 residents living in unincorporated areas of the county. Bernalillo County employs approximately 2,500 people and has an annual operating budget, capital investments and other funds of more than $1 billion. Elected officials include five county commissioners, assessor, clerk, probate judge, sheriff and treasurer.

Bernalillo County

Department of Human Resources

Job Descriptions

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JCV319: Legal Assistant

Legal Assistant

Job Code
Grade
Bargaining Unit
JCV319
3
None
       
       
Hourly
As Hourly
As Annual
18.60 - 21.99 - 26.50 USD Hourly
$18.60 - $21.99 - $26.50
$38,688.00 - $45,739.20 - $55,120.00

POSITION SUMMARY

The Legal Assistant performs administrative and business-related duties in support of the department, drafts correspondences and writes reports. Assigns work and train entry-level clerical staff. Receives phone calls and answers routine inquiries on behalf of supervisor. Seeks resolutions and responds to requests for department-related information.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Receives and answers routine inquiries and phone calls on behalf of supervisor; seeks resolutions and responds to requests for department-related information.
  • Maintains records pertaining to daily transactions and business detail of the department such as time records, budget expenditures, preparation of personnel actions, etc.
  • Assists in the research and compile data; analyze information and statistical reports.
  • Prepares documents and correspondence requiring knowledge of legal terminology and document formats, such as contracts, briefs, policies, complains and motions.
  • Performs a wide variety of typing assignments which may be confidential in nature and require research to complete; compose, edit, revise letters and other reports.
  • Attend meetings as a representative of the department as assigned.
  • Responsible for establishing and maintaining official documents, files and file systems, related to pending litigation, legal transactions, calendaring court and other deadlines, and monitoring other matters handled by the Legal Department.


*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 QUALIFICATIONS

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Two (2) years of work experience in a secretarial or clerical role. Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements.

*Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience may be considered for the above requirements. 


SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE

The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:

  • Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination.
  • Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.


WORKING CONDITIONS

  • All essential duties are performed indoors.
  • Duties are performed in a temperature-controlled environment.
  • Duties are performed on an even surface, which may be carpeted or tiled. Working surface is typically dry.
  • Employee handles information of a confidential nature.
  • Employee often works alone both with and without directions from supervisor.


EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS

  • Equipment typically used in the performance of office duties includes telephone, computer, printer, and copy machine.
  • Materials 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.

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