Senior Paralegal (RLD #71047)

Onsite$56,930 - $85,405/yrPosted Sep 24, 2026

Job details

Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico
Work type
Onsite
Compensation
$56,930 - $85,405/yr
Posted
Sep 24, 2026
Apply on
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About this role

Salary

 

$27.37 - $41.06 Hourly

$56,931 - $85,396 Annually

This position is a Pay Band C7

Posting Details

 
The Regulation and Licensing Department (RLD) is the New Mexico state agency directly responsible for professional and occupational licensing of a wide variety of regulated industries ranging from the building trades, to personal care services, to financial industries, to the liquor, tobacco and cannabis industries, and much more. The Department's seven regulatory divisions play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and soundness of products and services that impact the lives of practically everyone in the State of New Mexico on a daily basis. The Office of the General Counsel for the RLD provides legal counsel to the Superintendent, as well as legal oversight, advice, and direct legal representation as necessary, to all divisions of the Department.

RLD participates in E-Verify and will verify employment upon hire.

This posting will be used for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

Why does the job exist?

 
This Office of the Superintendent (OS) Paralegal position exists to provide advanced legal assistance to the Chief General Counsel, Deputy General Counsel and staff attorneys of the Regulation and Licensing Department (RLD) in regard to all legal matters, and serves as a backup to the OS Senior Paralegal position for duties including but not limited to the Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA) affecting the RLD. This position also serves the critical role of providing secondary support for Divisions of the RLD experiencing temporary high demand for legal support such as litigation support or IPRA support; this position may be temporarily assigned by the Chief General Counsel to support individual RLD Divisions as necessary.

How does it get done?

 
The key responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to researching legal data for briefs or arguments for the Department based on statutory laws or decisions, filing pleadings for the Department with court clerks, serving copies of pleadings on opposing counsel, preparing affidavits of documents, and updating and maintaining document files and correspondence on cases.  During the annual Legislative Session this position serves as the primary backup to the OS Senior Paralegal position providing coordination and record keeping concerning the RLD's receipt of and response to Fiscal Impact Responses to proposed legislation.  Another key responsibility involves responding to IPRA requests and serve as the point of contact with constituents in regards to these requests.  As needed, this position may be assigned by the supervisor to provide direct paralegal support functions to any of the RLD divisions that are in special need of assistance with ongoing litigation, IPRA, or other legal matters.

Who are the customers?

 
Primarily the work of this position is performed for the Chief General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel, with frequent assignments to assist the Division Legal Counsels and Division Paralegals on an as-needed basis.

Ideal Candidate

 
An intelligent, hard-working and adaptable individual with high attention to detail and the ability to multi-task and communicate efficiently and effectively with individuals from a variety of vocational and social backgrounds, including lay members of the public, legal professionals, representatives of other government agencies, legislators and legislative staff, and licensees/members of many different industries.  Formal training as a paralegal via an educational degree or certificate is valued, as is prior job experience as a working paralegal, but not necessarily required depending on the individual's other relevant education and/or work experience.

Minimum Qualification

 
Associate Degree in Paralegal Studies and two (2) 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 four (4) years may substitute for the required education and experience.

Employment Requirements

 
Must possess and maintain a valid defensive driver's certificate and driver's license. Must be able to pass a preemployment background check.

Working Conditions

 
Work is performed in an office setting with routine exposure visual/video display terminals and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Occasional day-time travel between the business offices of the RLD or for purposes of litigation may take place, but is anticipated to occur approximately ten (10) work days or less out of the year. Overnight travel for litigation or training is possible, but expected to be rare.

Supplemental Information

 

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Agency Contact Information: Heather Sanchez-Martinez (505) 695-3567.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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