Job Description
$19.82 - $31.71 Hourly
$41,218 - $65,949 Annually
This position is a Pay Band 60
Posting Details Interviews will be conducted within two weeks of posting closing date.
The Office of General Counsel (OGC) provides high quality legal services to all of the New Mexico Department of Workforce Solution's (Department) divisions, bureaus and programs. The OGC assists all of the Department's divisions with a range of legal issues, including the development of contracts, participation in hearings, litigation, legislative initiatives, negotiations, settlements, evaluations of legal documents, compliance with state and federal laws and regulations, policy and program development.
Why does the job exist? This position assists the attorneys in the Office of General Counsel with new and ongoing litigation.
How does it get done? Work involves legal and administrative support. This position maintains communications with clients, attorneys, agencies, and the general public. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Assists the attorneys in the Office of General Counsel with the initiation, tracking and participation in court actions of new and ongoing litigation. Drafts basic pleadings, correspondence, and other documentation as necessary. Calendars and tracks cases and maintains case files. Assists attorneys in filing collections actions as appropriate.
Who are the customers? All departments with Workforce Solutions are served by the Office of the General Counsel.
Ideal Candidate Must be an expert user of Microsoft Office Suite.
User of Internet based phone system.
Posses active listening skills, critical thinking skills, reading and writing proficiencies, comprehension and decision making skills.
Knowledge or ability to obtain knowledge of laws, legal codes, and court procedures.
Knowledge of government regulations including unemployment benefit administration, labor relations, human rights and other relevant regulations.
Knowledge of procurement code is preferable.
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 Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment.
Working Conditions Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required.
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Agency Contact Information: Andrea Christman Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement. State of New Mexico
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