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Why does the job exist?

This position is responsible for:

providing paralegal and legal assistant services to the Office of General Counsel (OGC) representing the New Mexico Corrections Department statewide by reviewing and preparing legal documents; calendaring deadlines; conducting advanced legal research; communicating efficiently and professionally with agency staff and outside personnel, lawyers, and members of the public; assisting with agency IPRA requests; maintaining legal files and other work assignments as requested by the OGC attorneys. How does it get done? The incumbent will provide legal services in representing NMCD statewide by preparing legal documents, conducting legal research, maintaining files and establishing workflow. Who are the customers? New Mexico Corrections Department Ideal Candidate New Mexico Corrections Department Minimum Qualification Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies and two (2) years of work experience drafting and preparing legal correspondence, conducting legal research, and maintaining a case management/tracking system. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling four (4) years may substitute for the required education and experience. Employment Requirements Must possess and maintain a Driver's License. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results. Working Conditions Work is performed in an environment which may include some contact with supervised inmates. May be required to work odd hours, overtime, holidays, and weekends. Supplemental Information Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here

Agency Contact Information:

Jordan Romero (505) 270-1962, or email Jordan.

Romero@cd.nm.gov Email For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement. Bargaining Unit Position This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.