Lead Paralegal (PERA #10110013)

Onsite$62,629 - $93,933/yrPosted 3 weeks ago

Job details

Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Work type
Onsite
Compensation
$62,629 - $93,933/yr
Posted
3 weeks ago
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About this role

Salary

 

$30.11 - $45.16 Hourly

$62,624 - $93,936 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C8

Posting Details

 
PERA is a 401(a) qualified governmental plan that is governed by the New Mexico Public Employees Retirement Act and offers 31 different coverage plans, two tiers of membership and is comprised of 335 participating public employers. PERA's plans currently cover state, municipal and county employees, police, firefighters, judges, magistrates, legislators, and volunteer firefighters.

Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within two weeks of closing date.

Why does the job exist?

 
This position is primarily responsible for administrative management and support for the Office of General Counsel (OGC), including the General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel and one senior level attorney. Under attorney supervision, this position advises PERA staff, PERA members and supports the operations of the PERA Office of General counsel in administering PERA's complex statutory and regulatory scheme.  The position will require direct interface with PERA's clients.

How does it get done?

 
Perform complex technical legal work as an assistant to PERA attorneys as well as the Executive Management Team. Provide litigation support to include preparation of pleadings, motions and correspondence as requested by attorneys.

Conduct legal research to support General Counsel, Executive Director and other PERA attorneys. Incorporates the use of complex and technical legal research platforms (Westlaw, OneSource), as well as the use of legal citation format. The position also interprets statutes and rules for specific cases.

Provide administrative support to attorneys in PERA Legal Bureau with the review and processing of divorce documentation, child support withholding orders, and legal affidavits in accordance with PERA rules, statutes and guidelines.

Assist with responding to Inspection of Public Records Act requests and review and processing of professional service agreements.

Who are the customers?

 
PERA attorneys and staff
PERA active and inactive members
PERA retirees
PERA affiliated agencies
PERA affiliated employers

Ideal Candidate

 
Ideal candidate will have extensive experience in a government or private legal office setting and possess excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as experience with legal research and writing and litigation support.  Experience with divorce/family/domestic relations law is a plus.  Must be dependable, organized, and able to work independently.  Must have good time management skills and be able to prioritize tasks so that work is completed timely and efficiently. 

This is a small office so our ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player with a willingness to jump in where needed.

Minimum Qualification

 
Associate degree in Paralegal Studies and four (4) years of work experience drafting and preparing legal correspondence, conducting legal research, and maintaining a case management/tracking system. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling six (6) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Employment Requirements

 
Must possess a driver's license. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.

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. Must be able to lift 25 lbs.

Supplemental Information

 

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Agency Contact Information: Jessica Trujillo, (505) 372-9518 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.
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