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University of New Mexico

Admin Assistant/Legal

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  • $18.09 - $23.58
  • United States
April 7, 2025 Administrative Assistant

Job Description

Admin Assistant/Legal

Requisition ID req32967
Working Title Admin Assistant/Legal
Position Grade 09
Position Summary Provides a broad range of specialized administrative support and confidential secretarial services a centralized legal office of the university. Assists as appropriate in routine aspects of factual research, and prepares various routine and specialized administrative documents and correspondence requiring knowledge of legal terminology and formats. Coordinates or oversees all day-to-day office operations and administrative support activities.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment
Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in a legal setting
  • Calendaring
  • Time management
  • Microsoft Teams/Zoom Experience 
Additional Requirements
Campus Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM
Department HSC Legal Counsel Office (921A)
Employment Type Staff
Staff Type Regular - Full-Time
Term End Date
Status Non-Exempt
Pay Hourly: $18.09 - $23.58
Benefits Eligible This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.
ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check Required Yes
For Best Consideration Date 4/21/2025
Eligible for Remote Work Yes
Eligible for Remote Work Statement There is some potential for remote work after UNM's probationary period.
Application Instructions

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Please provide three items 1) Resume 2) Cover Letter 3) 3 professional references (will only be contacted for finalist)

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.

Salary
  • $18.09 - $23.58


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