Paralegal -Generalist Taos, NM

Paralegal – Generalist

Taos

New Mexico Legal Aid (NMLA) provides civil legal services to low-income New Mexicans for a variety of legal issues including domestic violence/family law, consumer protection, housing, disaster relief and benefits. NMLA has locations throughout the state including Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Las Cruces, Gallup, Roswell, Silver City, Clovis, Hobbs, Las Vegas, Taos, and Santa Ana Pueblo.

New Mexico Legal Aid seeks a Paralegal to provide legal assistance in the Taos, New Mexico Office.

For this position, under the supervision of the managing attorney, the Paralegal will be responsible for litigation support and assistance with issues for eligible clients such as:

• Housing
• Domestic Violence
• Consumer Issues
• Family Law
• Public Benefits - SSI
• Other areas of poverty law

The paralegal duties will include:

• Processing intakes.
• General support to attorneys in preparation for court.
• Litigation support.
• Drafting pleadings, correspondence and preparation of other written materials.
• Communicating successfully and respectfully with clients.
• Sending referrals to other support service agencies.
• Engaging in outreach.
• Collection of client data.
• Maintaining client information in a database.
• May be required to:
• Attend court with clients.

Requirements / Qualifications:

• Experience as a Paralegal is preferred but will consider exceptionally well-qualified entry-level candidates.
• Highly organized
• Familiar with electronic document tracking and must be able to effectively use computer technology, including Microsoft products and remote communications systems, including shared on-line workspaces and web meeting and videoconferencing software, and to collaborate with staff located in multiple offices.
• Candidates must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Skills to build collaborative relationships within the staff and the community served by NMLA.
• Willing to travel.
• Proficiency in Spanish is a plus.

NMLA employees enjoy:

• Being unionized.
• A great work environment.
• Great benefits including generous leave.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid telework option may be available.

Applicants will be subject to a background check. Please do not let this deter you from NMLA is committed to a strong workforce and will review records individually to determine whether a particular record will disqualify.

The position is part of a collective bargaining agreement. Pay is determined by years of experience and set by a union scale; click here to view the salary scale. NMLA provides comprehensive benefits, holiday and leave packages. For information about NMLA's generous benefits, and what it is like to work at NMLA click here

Applicants must submit a current resume and a cover letter in order to be considered. Your cover letter should include the ways in which you satisfy the skills and qualifications specified above and explain your interest in this position and the mission of NMLA. Your application will not be considered unless we receive both of these documents. To apply click here. As an alternative, you can email the applicant packet to jobs@nmlegalaid.org.

Salary: DOE, NMLA is an EEO Employer. Application Deadline: 8/15/2025 or until filled. Resumes reviewed on a rolling basis.

Applicants will be subject to a background check. Please do not let this deter you from applying. NMLA is committed to a strong workforce and recognizes that persons with marks on their record may still be able to perform admirably.

Salary

• $49,077.55 - $70,232.52