Legal Assistant

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.

A prestigious local law firm is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant. In this role, you will perform a comprehensive range of secretarial and administrative duties to support assigned attorneys. The ideal candidate maintains positive contact with clients, works efficiently under tight deadlines, and strictly observes the confidentiality of all client matters.

Job Responsibilities for the Legal Assistant:

• Draft, proofread, and format standard correspondence, memoranda, emails, and legal documents. Implement Bates numbering and labeling as required.
• Securely file legal documents with appropriate courts, including pleadings, motions, answers, discovery, and orders.
• Establish, update, and maintain detailed attorney calendars and strict legal deadline reminders utilizing Microsoft Outlook Calendar.
• Coordinate and schedule legal appointments, including depositions, mediations, witness interviews, client meetings, and expert consultations. Reserve meeting spaces and arrange corporate travel logistics.
• Open new client files, request conflict of interest checks through the Records Department, and maintain paper and electronic filing systems. Periodically review, close, and archive older files.
• Screen incoming telephone calls, record accurate messages, and receive visiting clients or guests with ordinary courtesy and tact.
• Process, sort, and date incoming mail. Manage timely delivery of outgoing mail via specific routing services and track delivery verification.
• Process client bills, proofread billing sheets, and review/edit invoices before final delivery. Ensure attorney time sheets are submitted accurately and on time.
• Assist with active trial preparation and coordination. Collaborate closely with administrative support staff (IT, accounting, support services) and fulfill overflow typing or filing requests.

Qualifications for the Legal Assistant:

• Advanced proficiency with standard computer applications and legal database tools. Ability to accurately transcribe legal documents, correspondence, and reports from rough drafts or dictation at a speed of 70 WPM.
• Exceptional capability to organize, prioritize, and multitask under strict time constraints and frequent operational interruptions.
• Absolute commitment to upholding strict attorney-client privilege and maintaining complete confidentiality.
• At least 8+ yearsPrior legal environment experience is required.
• Ability to retrieve and distribute files, written documents, or office inventory weighing up to 20 pounds.
• Strong legal writing skills.

Compensation for the Legal Assistant:

$26.00 Hourly

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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