Bilingual Legal Assistant (hybrid after training) Pegasus Legal Services for Children Albuquerque, NM Job Details Full-time $50,000 a year 13 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Cell phone reimbursement Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Professional development assistance Life insurance Retirement plan Paid sick time Qualifications Spanish Google Docs Google Drive In-person customer service Direct client contact English Computer skills Gmail Time management Client interaction via phone calls Full Job Description Pegasus is hiring for a full-time Bilingual Legal Assistant. See details below Our Organization Pegasus Legal Services for Children is a statewide nonprofit legal aid organization based in Albuquerque, NM. Our mission is to promote and defend the rights of children and youth to safe and stable homes, quality education and healthcare, and a voice in decisions that affect their lives. We serve people aged 25 or younger with their civil legal needs and caregivers taking care of other people's children who are in need of kinship guardianship. We advocate for children's rights and partner with other organizations for system reform. Pegasus strives to work within an anti-racism, anti-oppression, and anti-colonial framework, and recognizes that systemic privilege and oppression have strongly shaped staffing patterns in the nonprofit sector. We encourage applications from racialized people, Indigenous people, migrants, people with marginalized sexual or gender identities, and people living with disabilities. Role & Responsibilities Pegasus seeks a Bilingual Legal Assistant to work with the paralegal team, staff attorneys, client advocate, program specialists, and office manager on behalf of children and youth in New Mexico. The Legal Assistant will report to the Supervising Paralegal.

Objectives of this role include:

Provide clerical support to attorneys, paralegals, other staff, and callers. Collaborative involvement in projects that promote trauma-informed, anti-racist, & intersectional systems strategies.

Responsibilities include:

Contact people to schedule intakes, run background checks on potential clients and potential adverse parties, review the caller's information in legal management software (Legal Server) for accuracy, and maintain up to date records. Communicate with callers in Spanish and translate notes into English so all staff can access them. Draft and send representation agreements to potential clients by mail or email. Draft and send welcome packets to new clients and verifications by email or mail. Send mail for cases, including certified letters and priority mail. Draft and save detailed case notes and timekeeping. Draft free process documents and send them to the paralegals for review. Maintain client confidentiality and abide by protocols that will be utilized in all cases and matters of work. Send translated documents to the client(s) after a paralegal reviews them. Review Spanish forms/templates with other staff when necessary. Interpret and assist with in-office appointments or walk-ins. Skills & Qualifications Required skills and qualifications: Bilingual in English and Spanish. Comfort in speaking professionally on the phone (in both Spanish and English). Ability to learn new computer systems quickly. Excellent customer service skills for interactions by phone, email, or in person. Must be detail-oriented, able to manage time effectively, and prioritize tasks accordingly. Proficient in Google systems (Gmail/Drive/Docs, etc). Excellent written skills (in both English and Spanish). Familiarity with and understanding of systemic oppression, including institutional racism, and demonstrated commitment to mitigating the harms of institutional racism and other forms of oppression Preferred skills and qualifications: Associate's degree or certificate related to legal administration or two years of related experience. Past client or customer-facing experience. Experience in working with the communities Pegasus serves. Notary certification to provide notary services for English- and Spanish-speaking clients, if certified. Pay & Benefits This is a full-time position. The annual salary is $50,000.Pegasus prioritizes staff well-being through our policies and culture. To this effect, we offer: A 4-day, 32-hour work week year-round (the office is closed on Fridays). Unlimited paid leave with a two-week suggested minimum, with an additional week off during the December holidays when our office closes. Twelve weeks of 100% paid parental leave after three months of employment. 100% employer-paid employee health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance. Employer-paid professional development and continuing education opportunities annually. A retirement plan with a 3% match that immediately vests (no waiting period). Monthly phone stipend of $40/month for full-time employees and a $150 home office supply budget per year. Hybrid work options with technology provided, minimum one day in-office required (hybrid work available after a 1-month training period). Optional externally-facilitated support groups every 6 weeks to discuss how to prevent and mitigate the impacts of trauma exposure in our work. Application Instructions & Hiring Timeline To apply for the position, send a resume to . Cover letters are not required nor solicited. Unsolicited materials will not be reviewed to ensure an equitable hiring process. Pegasus aims to respond to all applicants. A Hiring Committee of Pegasus employees will review applications and select candidates to interview. Pegasus is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. If you meet some or all of these qualifications, we encourage you to apply. All interested individuals, including Black, Indigenous, and other people of color; people with disabilities; and people who are transgender, intersex, lesbian, gay, bisexual, or queer are particularly encouraged to apply. This position is considered an entry-level or early-career position, and training will be provided. Applications will firmly close on September 25, 2026. At that time, all applicants will be contacted regarding the application process. The projected start date for this position is October 26, 2026. Real human members of the Pegasus team review every application. Accessibility & Questions Any interested applicants with questions or accessibility needs are encouraged to contact Pegasus at . Resumes must be sent to email listed above to be considered for this position. No applications on Indeed will be considered.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Language:

Spanish (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Albuquerque, NM 87102 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Albuquerque, NM 87102: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Albuquerque, NM 87102