Legal Assistant - Santa Fe

For the fourth year in a row, Sabio Systems has been recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of the Best Temporary Staffing & Professional Recruiting Firms in America, and the only local agency from New Mexico! We're honored to once again receive this national recognition.

We are seeking an experienced Legal Assistant to support a dynamic Santa Fe legal team specializing in municipal finance and public entity debt issuance. The ideal candidate already possesses a solid foundational understanding of how municipal governments, school districts, and public entities borrow money through bonds and other debt instruments. You will manage complex closing documents, interface with government officials, and ensure regulatory compliance for public finance transactions.

This position is in-person located in Santa Fe - No remote work

Job Responsibilities for the Legal Assistant:

• Draft, review, and organize specialized legal documents including bond resolutions, transcripts of proceedings, official statements, and closing certificates.
• Coordinate municipal bond closings, manage critical deadlines, and compile final bond transcripts for public entities.
• Assist with filing necessary documentation with federal and state regulatory bodies, including the MSRB, SEC, and New Mexico state agencies.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for municipal clients, underwriters, financial advisors, and state officials to gather information and move transactions forward.
• Conduct public records research, verify governing body meeting minutes, and ensure proper publication of legal notices regarding public debt.

Qualifications for the Legal Assistant:

• Minimum of 2-3 years of legal support experience, with a direct focus on municipal finance , public law, or corporate bonds.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat) and legal document management systems.
• Exceptional proofreading skills to handle precise, high-stakes financial and legal text.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills suitable for interacting with high-level government entities and legal counsel.
• Associate degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent professional legal experience required.
• Candidates located in Santa Fe preferred.

Compensation for the Legal Assistant:

$25-$30 Hourly (DOE)

If you have the necessary qualifications listed, and you would like to learn more about this opportunity, Apply today! Not the right fit? Browse other jobs on our website:

Sabio Systems is a leading provider of professionals on a temporary and direct-hire basis for positions and projects in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Legal, Medical and Business Operations. With over 25 years of combined Staffing & Recruiting expertise we can connect you with some of the most sought out employers in New Mexico.

We treasure your long-term commitment to Sabio Systems by rewarding you with a Bonus Pay equal to your weekly average hours, at your current hourly rate, each time you meet the requirement. More information about our benefits can be found here;

Apply for this job now. All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Sabio Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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