Ashton Horton Mullins PC Litigation Paralegal Albuquerque, NM · Full time

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Job Description:

• Litigation Paralegal: Manage litigation cases in family law, probate, and guardianship and conservatorship including deadlines, client relationships, and case progression.
• Task Master: Keep attorneys on track with task prioritization and managing upcoming deadlines by initiating requests to attorneys.
• Excellent Customer Service: Build strong client relationships by keeping the client informed with regular contact.
• Calendaring Guru: Maintain case files, including calendars with deadlines, and handle document management
• Leader: Lead and support legal assistants.
• Hearing Logistics Facilitator: Assist in trial preparation by preparing witnesses and exhibits. Manage witnesses with testimony logistics including facilitating timing, location, and contact information.
• Friend of Technology: Embrace technology for efficiency and high-quality customer service including Microsoft Office, Adobe, and Clio
• Attention to Detail: Manage firm documents including consistency and accuracy of forms and pleadings.

Requirements:

• 5-10 years of paralegal experience in any area of law.
• ABA-approved paralegal certification, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent communication skills and customer service skills.
• Ownership of cases with confidence to approach attorneys to meet deadlines ahead of time.
• Master of prioritization.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude.
• Whiz at Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, and legal database software.

Preferred:

• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree.
• Spanish-speaking.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Friendly, collaborative work culture.
• Professional growth and rewarding legal work.
• The opportunity to make a difference for clients.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We encourage diversity and welcome all qualified applicants.