City of Las Cruces, NMposted 22 days ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Las Cruces, NM
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Legal Assistant II performs and provides senior level paraprofessional legal assistance, research, and technical support functions for the attorneys in the City Attorney's Office. This position involves competing demands, performing multiple tasks, working to deadlines, and responding to customer issues. Regular attendance is an essential function of this job to ensure continuity of services. The position is subject to drug testing in accordance with applicable State and Federal regulations and City of Las Cruces policies.

Responsibilities

  • Researches, evaluates, and analyzes civil and criminal law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, and legal codes to prepare draft documents related to legal questions, legal opinions, appeals, pleadings, subpoenas, interrogatories, deposition notices, resolutions, settlement agreements, contracts, seizures, and other legal documents.
  • Supports attorneys and other legal assistants, monitoring work completed, and ensuring that all legal processes and protocols are followed.
  • Prepares, coordinates, and assembles various special and recurring reports; prepares and proofs legal documents; coordinates and monitors assigned projects to ensure that legal cases are ready for adjudication and filing deadlines are met.
  • Researches, reads, and reviews various reports and documents to assist with case management and preparation for trials, negotiations, appeals, and hearings; organizes documents, schedules, and court filings.
  • Contacts witnesses, victims, attorneys, and others associated with cases to coordinate interviews and collect and transmit case information; acquires and organizes related reports, documents, and other background information.
  • Gathers information for prosecution and litigation; routes and tracks legal documents submitted to defendants, attorneys, and courts for processing; maintains, tracks, and updates legal information and records.
  • Assists attorneys in litigation and prosecution by tracking the course and deadlines of cases; establishes and maintains files in various mediums and formats related to criminal and civil cases.
  • Provides customer service, responds to questions and requests for information, explains and interprets policies, procedures, and regulations as authorized; responds to requests for information within scope of authority; refers matters requiring legal interpretation to supervisor for response and resolution.

Requirements

  • Associate's degree in criminal justice, paralegal studies, or related field.
  • Three (3) years of legal office experience in the research, review, and preparation of legal documents and pleadings, which may include experience in handling prosecution cases.
  • Valid driver's license may be required or preferred.
  • Certification as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal may be preferred.

Job Keywords

Hard Skills
  • Business Correspondence
  • Criminal Justice
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