Legal Administrator - Supervisor (CYFD/PSD #7071)

$19.82 - $31.71 Hourly

$41,218 - $65,949 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 60

Posting Details

We are so pleased that you are interested in making an impact through our work at CYFD! The department thrives on dedicated, empathetic, and talented employees who ensure the well-being of the children and families in New Mexico by keeping them safe and healthy.

By joining CYFD, you'll work to find the best ways to support families through difficult situations using community-based prevention and intervention programs. Employees have teammates and a committed leadership team to support them every day.

We look forward to you joining us because caring for and supporting New Mexico's children and youth will take all of us. I know the department's mission is critical to improving the overall well-being of children in our state and, in turn, strengthening the future of New Mexico.

THIS JOB POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.

THIS IS A REGIONAL POSITION AND CAN BE HOUSED IN FARMINGTON, GALLUP, GRANTS, RIO RANCHO, ESTANCIA, OR LOS LUNAS.

Why does the job exist?

Incumbent will direct and supervise legal secretarial staff, provide high level of support services for the Managing Attorney, and coordinate support staff for the Children¿s Court offices in the region, in accordance with all Protective Services Division practices and procedures.

How does it get done?

• Provide effective supervision to all legal secretarial staff in the region in a fair and professional manner;

• Perform administrative functions and support for the Managing Attorney and, when coverage is needed, for Children's Court Attorneys while adhering to division and department policies and procedures in a manner that ensure the smooth operation of the offices in the region;

• Perform personnel activities for the region in an efficient and professional manner;

• Perform the budget and fiscal activities for the region in an accurate and efficient manner.

Minimum Qualification

High School diploma or Equivalent and two (2) years work experience in office administration. Substitutions Apply. See Substitution Table below.

Substitution Table

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 2 years of experience 2 Associate's degree or higher (Bachelor's, Master's) AND 0 years of experience
• Education and years of experience must be related to the purpose of the position.

• If Minimum Qualification requires a specific number of "semester hours" in a field (e.g. 6 semester hours in Accounting), applicants MUST have those semester hours in order to meet the minimum qualifications. No substitutions apply for semester hours.

Employment Requirements

Background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required. Travel may be required. Possible exposure to irate clientele. Incumbent will work under stress and frequent time constraints.

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Agency Contact Information: Kandis Martine, (505) 695-5193. 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 unit.