Legal Assistant

Job Title: Legal Assistant

Job Overview:
Contemporary Staffing Solutions is seeking a Legal Assistant to join our client in a role that supports key business operations and contributes to important organizational initiatives. This onsite temporary opportunity in Albuquerque, New Mexico offers the chance to work closely with legal professionals while helping manage active casework, documentation, and administrative processes. The position plays a key role in maintaining efficient legal operations, coordinating critical deadlines, and supporting a collaborative legal support environment. Candidates who are highly organized, detail oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities will be well positioned for success.

Compensation:
$25.00/hour

Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, normal business hours

Key Responsibilities of the Legal Assistant:

• Support attorneys by preparing, editing, and processing a variety of legal documents, correspondence, and case related materials for submission and distribution.
• Coordinate schedules, manage litigation related deadlines, and arrange meetings, hearings, depositions, and other legal events to ensure timely case progression.
• Maintain organized case records throughout the file lifecycle, including document management, tracking activity, and ensuring accurate recordkeeping.
• Monitor active matters for potential issues, communicate updates as needed, and help facilitate timely resolution of administrative and procedural requirements.
• Handle legal support functions such as court filings, information requests, subpoena management, and billing related administrative assistance.

Qualifications and Skills for the Legal Assistant:

• Prior experience supporting legal professionals in a law firm or legal services environment.
• Knowledge of legal documentation, court procedures, and administrative practices associated with litigation support.
• Experience managing calendars, coordinating schedules, and tracking important deadlines in a fast paced setting.
• Proficiency using legal technology, electronic filing systems, and standard business software applications.
• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking abilities with the discretion required to manage confidential information.

Why Join Us?
This position offers valuable hands on experience supporting legal professionals within a busy and growing office environment. You will collaborate with an established team, contribute to meaningful legal operations, and gain exposure to a broad range of case management activities. The role provides an opportunity to further develop administrative and legal support skills while making a direct impact on daily workflow.

About Us:
Contemporary Staffing Solutions (CSS) is a trusted leader in providing contract, temporary, temp to hire, and direct hire staffing solutions. With decades of experience, we have grown from a staffing agency into a nationwide provider of workforce management solutions. Our niche recruitment expertise spans Accounting & Finance, Call Center & Office Support, Human Resources, Sales & Marketing, and Information Technology. Explore more about CSS and how we connect great talent with exceptional opportunities by visiting Contemporary Staffing Solutions.