Paralegal/Legal Assistant-Advanced (DOT/GO/BUS SUP #18548)

$19.82 - $31.71 Hourly

$41,218 - $65,949 Annually

This position is a Pay Band 60

Posting Details

Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.

The Office of General Counsel provides legal assistance and representation to management and the statewide divisions of the Department of Transportation.

Why does the job exist?

This position will provide, but is not limited to, paralegal and administrative assistance to attorneys in the Office of General Counsel.

This position will primarily assist attorneys with condemnation and inverse condemnation litigation, and other right-of-way matters, including quiet title lawsuits, encroachment proceedings, and various matters involving outdoor advertising, utilities and rail.

This position will prepare condemnation cases, this will include review of right-of-way maps and title reports in order to identify persons or entities having an interest in the property that is the subject of the condemnation lawsuit.

This position is also responsible for electronic filing of condemnation and other pleadings, and overseeing the litigation calendar.

How does it get done?

This position requires electronic legal research, experience with the preparation of various legal pleadings, working knowledge of maps and title reports, experience interviewing witnesses and preparing trial exhibits.

Who are the customers?

Customers are the New Mexico Department of Transportation (NMDOT) Right-of-Way Bureau, management and NMDOT Districts.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have preferred experience/education in the following areas:

*The ideal candidate should have the knowledge in preparing legal pleadings
*Have experience with the State Court filing system, experience in legal research, computer skills, strong proof-reading skills.
*Direct experience with real estate matters, including title reports and legal descriptions.
*Prefer litigation experience including pretrial and trial preparation.

Minimum Qualification

Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies and two (2) years of experience drafting and preparing legal correspondence, conducting legal research and maintaining a case management/tracking system. Substitutions Apply. See Substitution Table below.

Substitution Table

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:
Education Experience Education Experience 1 High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 4 years of experience OR High School Diploma or Equivalent AND 4 years of experience 2 Associate's degree in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification AND 2 years of experience Associate's degree or higher in any field AND 4 years of experience 3 Bachelor's degree or higher in the field(s) specified in the minimum qualification 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

Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive a Defensive Driving Course certificate as a condition of continued employment.

Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.

Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily in an office setting with exposure to visual/video display terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Sitting/standing, bending, squatting, climbing, reaching, and/or kneeling for extended periods of time may be required. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds, Travel may be required.

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Agency Contact Information:June Leyba (505) 470-9903 Email

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Bargaining Unit Position

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.