Working for CYFD means working for a great organization that is committed to providing exceptional services to the children, youth, and families of New Mexico. Some of the benefits of working for CYFD include:
Competitive salary Generous leave accrual, including 10 holidays per year Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance plans Life and disability insurance plans Retirement savings plans Tuition reimbursement programs Wellness programs Flexible work schedules
Position Summary:
The Legal Secretary II will provide administrative support to the Children's Court Attorney office, including preparing court pleadings and correspondence, scheduling meetings and court dates, maintaining case files, and preparing financial documents. The ideal candidate will have experience in office administration, customer service, and multi-tasking in a busy workplace. They should also possess good communication skills and have knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet Explorer. This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and six months of directly related clerical and/or secretarial experience utilizing legal terminology, procedures, and documents. Extensive travel may be required for this position, as well as the ability to work under stress and frequent time constraints.
- High School diploma or equivalent - Six months of directly related clerical and/or secretarial experience utilizing legal terminology, procedures, and documents
Job Duties:
- Provide legal office support in a professional manner and within specified deadlines (40%) - Answer telephone and greet clientele in a courteous, professional, and timely manner (25%) - Prepare financial documents accurately and efficiently (25%) - Provide general office support and handle miscellaneous requests (10%)
Organization:
New Mexico Children, Youth & Families Department (CYFD)
Department:
Children's Court Attorney Office
Location:
Farmington, New Mexico
Full/Part Time:
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary:
Regular - PERM for State
Benefits:
- Competitive salary - Generous leave accrual, including 10 holidays per year - Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance plans - Life and disability insurance plans - Retirement savings plans - Tuition reimbursement programs - Wellness programs - Flexible work schedules
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent - Six months of directly related clerical and/or secretarial experience utilizing legal terminology, procedures, and documents
Working Conditions:
- Office setting - Late hours and weekends may be required - Regular periods of video display terminal and keyboard usage - Stressful situations - Extensive travel may be required - Possible exposure to irate clientele - Work under stress and frequent time constraints
Supplemental Information:
- Ongoing recruitment - Applicants lists may be screened more than once - Cover large geographic area - For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement - Not covered by a collective bargaining agreement
H1 Heading: Join CYFD and Make a Difference in the Lives of New Mexico's Children and Families
H2 Heading: About the Position
- Provide administrative support to the Children's Court Attorney office - Prepare court pleadings and correspondence - Schedule meetings and court dates - Maintain case files - Prepare financial documents - Answer telephone and greet clientele - Multi-task in a busy workplace - Possess good communication skills - Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet Explorer
- High School diploma or equivalent - Six months of directly related clerical and/or secretarial experience utilizing legal terminology, procedures, and documents - Skilled in administrative duties, office administration, customer service, clerical and general office support, and multi-tasking in a busy workplace - Good communication skills - Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet Explorer
H2 Heading: Working Conditions
- Office setting - Late hours and weekends may be required - Regular periods of video display terminal and keyboard usage - Stressful situations - Extensive travel may be required - Possible exposure to irate clientele - Work under stress and frequent time constraints
H2 Heading: Benefits of Working for CYFD
- Competitive salary - Generous leave accrual, including 10 holidays per year - Affordable medical, dental, and vision insurance plans - Life and disability insurance plans - Retirement savings plans - Tuition reimbursement programs - Wellness programs - Flexible work schedules
H2 Heading: Minimum Qualifications
- High School diploma or equivalent - Six months of directly related clerical and/or secretarial experience utilizing legal terminology, procedures, and documents
H2 Heading: Supplemental Information
- Ongoing recruitment - Applicants lists may be screened more than once - Cover large geographic area - For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement - Not covered by a collective bargaining agreement
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