Legal Assistant

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. (QPWB), a multi-office national defense firm, is seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to join our Albuquerque, NM office. About the Role As a Legal Assistant, you will provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support in civil litigation cases. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented legal setting. Responsibilities Maintain trial and discovery calendars, ensuring deadlines are met, and documents are timely filed Schedule and coordinate hearings, depositions, legal proceedings, and meetings Assist with attorney time entry and invoice processing using billing software Open, organize, and maintain case files, ensuring documentation is up to date and accessible Draft and prepare pleadings, correspondence, reports, motions, and discovery documents under attorney's direction Review and summarize medical records, contracts, and case evidence, and assist with preparing chronologies and summaries Prepare, issue, and track subpoenas and other legal requests for records Perform other litigation support duties as needed Qualifications Minimum 5 years of experience as a legal assistant supporting litigators in general liability New Mexico State Court e-filing experience required Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel); experience with WordPerfect a plus Strong written and verbal communication skills Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to prioritize competing demands High school diploma or equivalent required The role is primarily sedentary with regular use of office equipment. Occasional standing, walking, reaching, and lifting of up to 20 pounds may be required. What We Offer Competitive salary based on experience Full‑time benefits package including: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Employer‑paid life and short‑term disability insurance 401(k) plan with employer match Paid vacation, holidays, and PTO A dynamic, supportive team environment with opportunities for career growth QPWB is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A.