Paralegal
Albuquerque, NM 
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Posted 24 days ago
Job Description
Requisition ID req29085 Working Title Paralegal Position Grade 11 Position Summary Performs varied paralegal work involving a moderate level of difficulty to assist University Counsel, other attorneys, and/or higher level paralegals with routine aspects of legal and factual research, data compilation and analysis, drafting legal documents and affidavits, and under supervision, conveying routine legal information to stakeholders.

Conditions of Employment Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; at least 7 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
  • Preference for those with experience responding to discovery requests and for those with experience working at UNM Hospitals. Other hospital experience will be considered.
Additional Requirements Campus Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM Department HSC Legal Counsel Office (921A) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Regular - Full-Time Term End Date Status Exempt Pay Hourly: $19.35-$26.89 Benefits Eligible This 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 home page for a more information. ERB Statement As 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 grid. Background Check Required Yes For Best Consideration Date 4/26/2024 Eligible for Remote Work Yes Eligible for Remote Work Statement This position has the potential for some remote work after a department specific training/development period. Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, to submit an application.

Please attach resume, cover letter, and the name and contact of three references that we may contact if an offer is extended.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the 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 . Refer to for a definition of Regular Staff.

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Salary and Benefits
Hourly: $19.35-$26.89
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
7+ years
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