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

• 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

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