Legal Assistant
Verified Pay | $20.18 per hour |
---|---|
Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
Location | Albuquerque, New Mexico |
About this job
Descriptions: Legal Assistant
TDB Communications is a disabled-veteran-owned small 8(a) company that has been serving clients since 1999. We believe in providing excellent customer experience and serving with integrity.
We are currently seeking an On-site Legal Assistant in our Albuquerque, NM office who possesses specialized knowledge of the process, procedures, and practices of paralegal/legal assistant activities in conjunction with knowledge of clerical and administrative office skills in an ability to increase the effectiveness of our client.
This schedule is as follows:
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Mountain), Monday through Friday
Pay and Benefits:
Base rate $20.18 per hour
Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits available
401(k) available with company match
Paid holidays
PTO
- Examines, prepares and processes a variety of technical legal documents that are characteristically voluminous and complex in format. Reviews incoming material and independently determines the need for assembly and preparation of a variety of legal documents, e.g., complaints, motions, orders, answers, pleadings, and subpoenas. Obtains needed information from files, law enforcement agencies, or other sources, and submits completed legal documents to the appropriate AUSA or, in limited cases, directly to the court. In preparation of documents, considers the nature and the status of the case involved. With limited instructions from the AUSA, prepares such legal actions as indictments, criminal complaints, search warrants, judgments, applications, notices, affidavits, summonses, grand jury subpoenas, rules to show cause, proofs of claim, and satisfaction of judgment. Completes variable aspects of preparing recurring legal documents that conform to the rules governing their style and format.
- Provides assistance to attorneys in trial preparation by performing duties such as independently compiling trial notebooks, assembling jury instructions, and compiling witness and exhibit lists. Coordinates with the victim/witness specialist to ensure adherence to current Departmental guidelines relating to victims' rights and services responsibilities. Notifies appropriate individuals of victim/witness issues.
- Using original and online legal resources, verifies citations and statutory references contained in legal documents. Ensures citations are complete and consistent with source material.
- Develops tables of contents and indices to briefs in accordance with established format. Lists cited cases, opinions and miscellaneous references in briefs.
- Composes original letters that require a good working knowledge of legal procedures and specialized terminology, e.g., transmittal of pleadings, requests for extensions of time in certain cases, advising of actions taken or developments in cases referred by other federal departments and agencies, and notices to attorneys representing defendants.
- Scans/inputs and links case-related materials into an electronic database and manages that database. Manages discovery and trial preparation.
- Assembles the physical files for new immigration cases by filing materials in chronological order, preparing and printing conflict of interest sheets for assigned attorney and numbering the initial discovery. Upon receipt, sends additional discovery to outside parties as directed by the assigned attorney.
- Prepares immigration files for closing by putting the documents in chronological order, ensuring that the judgment and charging document are in the file, and preparing a closing sheet for the assigned attorney's signature.
- Assists support staff members by pulling files for court after checking the next day's court calendar and ensuring that all files are accounted for. After files are received back from court, sorts and distributes them to the appropriate staff members.
- Performs docketing duties such as opening, updating and closing cases through use of the automated case tracking system. As necessary, searches database for required information.
- Answers telephone and refers callers to staff members or takes messages as appropriate. Furnishes requested information concerning pending and closed matters and cases, functions and general procedures of the office. Determines which matters should be referred to the AUSA and the urgency of the matter. f. Arranges travel by preparing itinerary, and securing transportation and hotel reservations. Prepares travel authorizations and vouchers.
- HS Diploma or GED Required.
- Associate degree in paralegal studies, a paralegal certificate, or a bachelor's degree preferred.
- 2-3 years' experience as a legal assistant, paralegal, legal secretary, or administrative assistant in a law firm or corporate legal department.
- Detail oriented and highly organized.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and professional demeanor.
- Strong knowledge of MS Office Applications.
- Ability to work independently, manage large workloads, and keep deadlines.
About TDB
TDB Communications, Inc. is an 8(a) minority owned, service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB). We support government agencies with a scalable workforce, program management, and information processing solutions.
Since 1999, we have deployed thousands of employees for 70 agencies in 30+ states. We've have proven our ability to serve the government with the highest levels of quality and productivity.
Reasonable Accommodation
If you require alternative methods of application or screening, you must approach the employer directly to request this. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement
TDB Communications, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions at TDB are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
Screening Requirements for Employment Opportunity
As part of our selection process for this position, you will receive requests for a background check and possibly a drug screen. It is crucial that you respond promptly to these requests, as we aim to fill our vacancies swiftly. Please be aware that non-responses may lead to disqualification from this employment opportunity.
Please note that employment in this role is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
Texting Notice
We communicate with applicants by text in additional to email and phone. If you apply for this position, we may text you about this position, your application for the position or other things relevant to this job position. If we text you and you no longer want us to text you, you can opt out at that time.
Submit Your Application
- You have errors in applying
Wi-Fi Connections may be allowed--however, the amount of devices hooked up to your Wi-Fi may not provide the required results below.
* 60 Mbps Download Speed
* 6 Mbps Upload Speed
Proof of an internet speed test must be provided to be considered for this position.
Designated Workspace: A quiet, private room or area to work that is free from distractions and conducive to acceptable performance of job duties.
Speed Test
Proof of an internet speed test must be provided and attached to your response. Please go to can be used to test your speed and take a screenshot of the results. The test must be performed on a personal computer or laptop from your home where you will be performing the work.
Please ensure your screen-shot includes the toolbar with the URL showing.
*Hispanic or Latino - A person of Cuban, Mexican, Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin regardless of race.
*White (not Hispanic or Latino) - A person having origins in any of the original peoples of Europe, the Middle East, or North Africa .
*Black or African American (not Hispanic or Latino) - A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa .
*Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (not Hispanic or Latino) - A person having origins in any of the peoples of Hawaii , Guam, Samoa, or other Pacific Islands .
*Asian (not Hispanic or Latino) - A person having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, or the Indian Subcontinent, including, for example, Cambodia, China, India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, the Philippine Islands, Thailand, and Vietnam.
*Two or More Races (not Hispanic or Latino) - A person who identifies with more than one of the following, as defined above: White; Black or African American; Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander; Asian; or American Indian or Alaska Native.
- A "disabled veteran" is one of the following:
- A veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or
- A person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.
- A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
- An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.
- An "Armed forces service medal veteran" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to .
Expires 04/30/2026
- Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
- Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
- Blind or low vision
- Cancer (past or present)
- Cardiovascular or heart disease
- Celiac disease
- Cerebral palsy
- Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
- Diabetes
- Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
- Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
- Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
- Intellectual or developmental disability
- Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
- Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
- Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
- Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
- Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
- Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
- Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
- Short stature (dwarfism)
- Traumatic brain injury