Job Description

Admin Assistant/Legal

Requisition IDreq29668
Working TitleAdmin Assistant/Legal
Position Grade09
Position Summary

The Office of University Counsel (OUC) provides legal advice and support toUNM and represents the University in its legal matters. Our office is led bythe University’s General Counsel (the "GC"). The OUC maintains two offices:OUC-Main and OUC-HSC. Each side of campus is managed by a deputy universitycounsel, with numerous attorneys and administrative staff managed by eachdeputy. The OUC’s client is always the University, not any individual orsegment of UNM. Our client, UNM, includes the Main Campus in Albuquerque, theHealth Sciences Center on North Campus (including the UNM Hospital), and thefour Branch Campuses in New Mexico.

Reporting to the OUC- Director of Operations, you will complete a wide range of duties, including answering the phone, copying, faxing, scanning, filing, setting up Zoom/Teams calls, log mail, complete data entry, and provide legal assistance to attorneys. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, detail oriented, a multi-tasker, and has solid organizational and communication skills. The ideal candidate is friendly, professional & motivated while working both independently and as part of a team.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment
Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in a legal setting highly preferred
  • Proficient in calendaring/Outlook
  • Proficient with Microsoft products: Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Proficient with Zoom
  • Experience with litigation management databases/programs
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
  • Knowledge of legal procedures and documentation
  • Ability to gather and organize legal evidence
  • Customer service and solution oriented
Additional Requirements
CampusMain - Albuquerque, NM
DepartmentUniversity Counsel Office (213A)
Employment TypeStaff
Staff TypeRegular - Full-Time
Term End Date
StatusNon-Exempt
PayHourly: $17.56 - $22.89
Benefits EligibleThis is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.
ERB StatementAs a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check RequiredYes
For Best Consideration Date6/11/2024
Eligible for Remote WorkYes
Eligible for Remote Work StatementThere is some ability for remote work after UNM's probationary period.
Application Instructions

Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Please attach the following to your application1) Resume2) Cover Letter3) Three names of references with contact information

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.

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