A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.
Paralegal Ahmad Assed & Associates - 3.0 Albuquerque, NM Job Details Full-time From $28 an hour 20 hours ago Benefits Free parking Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Paid sick time Qualifications Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Direct client contact High school diploma or GED Legal administrative experience Organizational skills Legal case management Adobe Acrobat Time management Full Job Description
JOB OVERVIEW
Ahmad Assed & Associates is seeking an organized, dependable, and detail-oriented Paralegal to support our attorneys in a fast-paced Albuquerque law practice. The ideal candidate will communicate professionally, manage competing deadlines, maintain confidential information, and take initiative in moving cases forward. This position involves direct contact with attorneys, clients, courts, opposing counsel, law-enforcement agencies, and medical providers. Experience in criminal defense and/or personal-injury law is preferred.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Draft, format, file, and serve pleadings, motions, notices, correspondence, and other legal documents. Maintain case files, calendars, court deadlines, hearings, appointments, and attorney task lists. Review discovery and case materials; identify missing records, evidence, and information. Request, organize, download, label, and distribute discovery and records. Communicate professionally with clients, courts, prosecutors, opposing counsel, witnesses, medical providers, and other agencies. Schedule client meetings, attorney-client calls, witness interviews, depositions, and court appearances. Assist attorneys with trial, hearing, deposition, and settlement preparation. Prepare case summaries, timelines, discovery indexes, medical-expense summaries, and other case-management documents. Obtain police reports, body-camera footage, medical records, billing records, and other supporting documentation. Maintain accurate notes, correspondence, and case information in the firm's case-management system. Monitor cases regularly and follow up on outstanding documents, deadlines, and assigned tasks. Provide administrative and litigation support as needed. Protect client confidentiality and comply with all ethical and professional obligations.
REQUIREMENTS
Prior paralegal or legal-assistant experience preferred. Experience in criminal defense, personal injury, or civil litigation is strongly preferred. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Excellent organization, attention to detail, and time-management abilities. Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and meet strict deadlines. Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and follow through on tasks. Professional and compassionate communication with clients, including individuals facing stressful circumstances. Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and electronic file-management systems. Ability to learn court-filing systems, case-management software, and other legal technology. Reliable attendance and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. High school diploma or equivalent required; paralegal certificate, associate degree, or bachelor's degree preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus but are not required.
Pay:
From $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Free parking Health insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Professional development assistance
