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5th Judicial District Attorney's Office

Legal Assistant/Secretary

Pay: $35,194/yr

Posted: 8 weeks ago

Location: Carlsbad, NM (Onsite)

Last Updated: 23 hours ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/5/2026

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What they do

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.

$58,435 / year median in New Mexico

+4% projected growth

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Job Description

Eddy County Secretary (Classified as a Legal Assistant)

Position Available :

The District Attorney's Office in Carlsbad, NM, has an opening for a Legal Assistant/Secretary with a minimum of two years' secretarial experience. Candidate must possess excellent computer, interpersonal and organizational skills. Maintain confidentiality at all times. Familiarity with use of scanners, copiers, printers, imaging software is a plus. Ability to learn aspects of prosecution court/criminal procedures. High degree of attention to detail required. Ability to communicate and work with outside agencies. Employment record must reflect good attendance and candidate must be able to pass an extensive criminal background check. References are required with resume submission. Starting salary $16.92 per hour. EEOC Send resume by email to: Allyce Vasquez at 102 N. Canal St, Suite 200, Carlsbad

NM 88220

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$16.92 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person