Full-Time Receptionist / Legal Assistant The Law Office of Ryan J. Villa Albuquerque, NM Job Details Full-time $40,000 - $55,000 a year 6 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Paid sick time Qualifications Administrative experience Legal administrative experience Organizational skills Law office experience Legal case management Full Job Description The Law Office of Ryan J. Villa is seeking a professional, organized, and dependable Receptionist/Legal Assistant to join our law firm. This role is ideal for someone who values strong client service and can effectively balance front-office duties with legal administrative support. The successful candidate will serve as a key first point of contact for clients and visitors while also supporting attorneys with plaintiff civil rights and criminal defense caseloads and legal staff with day-to-day administrative needs. Responsibilities

• Greet clients, visitors, and vendors in a professional and welcoming manner.
• Answer and route incoming calls and respond to general inquiries.
• Maintain a professional, organized reception area and office environment.
• Schedule and calendar court appearances, hearings, trials, depositions, filing deadlines, meetings, and other key dates.
• Support attorneys in maintaining accurate calendars and tracking deadlines.
• Communicate with clients regarding recent filings, upcoming court dates, hearings, depositions, and other case-related scheduling matters.
• Prepare and organize trial, hearing, and deposition folders and materials.
• Assist with assembling exhibits, pleadings, correspondence, and other case documents.
• File and organize documents electronically and in physical case files.
• Handle copying, scanning, mailing, e-filing, and other routine administrative tasks.
• Monitor incoming and outgoing correspondence and legal documents.
• Provide general administrative and clerical support to attorneys and staff.
• Assist with light office upkeep, including common areas, conference rooms, and reception.
• Run occasional local errands and assist with office-related tasks as needed.
• Perform other administrative and legal support duties as assigned. Qualifications
• Prior experience in a law office; legal administrative role preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities.
• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong telephone and client service skills.
• Comfortable communicating with clients regarding scheduling and routine case matters.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and general computer applications.
• Ability to learn and use legal calendaring, filing, and case management systems.
• Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment with sensitive information.
• Prior legal experience is preferred but not required for the right candidate.

What We Are Looking For:

We are seeking someone who is organized, responsible, personable, and detail-oriented, with the ability to anticipate attorney and client needs. The ideal candidate is comfortable switching between answering phones and preparing legal case materials. A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and strong work ethic are essential.

Position Details:

Position:

Full-Time Receptionist /

Legal Assistant Schedule:

Full-time, Monday-Friday; regular business hours with some flexibility

Location:

In-office Compensation:

Competitive salary based on experience

Benefits:

Health, dental, and vision insurance; retirement program; generous vacation and sick leave and 11 paid holidays.

Pay:

$40,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person