Legal Secretary - Advanced (HCA/CSSD #54981+)

$17.99 - $27.89 Hourly

$37,422 - $58,003 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 50

Posting Details

This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

This posting may be used for multiple vacancies.

Our Vision

• Every New Mexican has access to affordable health care coverage through a coordinated and seamless health care system.

Our Mission

• We ensure that New Mexicans attain their highest level of health by providing whole-person, cost-effective, accessible, and high-quality health care and safety-net services.

Our Goals

• Leverage purchasing power and partnerships to create innovative policies and models of comprehensive health care coverage that improve the health and well-being of New Mexicans and the workforce.
• Achieve health equity by addressing poverty, discrimination, and lack of resources, building a New Mexico where everyone thrives.
• Implement innovative technology and data-driven decision-making to provide unparalleled, convenient access to services and information.
• Build the best team in state government by supporting employees' continuous growth and wellness.

Why does the job exist?

The Legal Secretary - Advanced will:

• Provide legal support services for the Child Support Services Division (CSSD), staff and attorneys in CSSD county offices.

How does it get done?

The Legal Secretary - Advanced will be responsible for:

• Completing all after-court activities on cases and updating the Child Support Services System (CSSS);
• Tracking legal documents, preparing and tracking process service documents;
• Scheduling and tracking genetic testing;
• Scheduling text message reminders;
• Conducting locate searches;
• Acting as back up reception and file room clerk as needed.

Who are the customers?

• Parties of child support cases;
• Employers, courts and contractors;
• Child Support Services Division (CSSD) field staff, management and Attorneys.

Ideal Candidate

The Ideal Candidate is:

• Highly Organized.

Minimum Qualification

High School diploma or Equivalent with one (1) year of directly related clerical and/or secretarial experience utilizing legal terminology, procedures and documents. 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 # of months or years of experience specified in the minimum qualification 2 Associate's Degree AND Zero 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

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Must obtain a Defensive Driving Certificate.

Employment is subject to a pre-employment criminal history background investigation and is conditional pending results.

Working Conditions

Office setting, exposure to VDT, extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some travel may be required.

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Agency Contact Information: Jolene Jaffa (505) 690-9920. 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 agreement.