Legal Assistant:

Bridge Professional Staffing LLC | Connecting Talent with Opportunity

Bridge Professional Staffing LLC is a New Mexico based firm working with professionals on a temporary and direct-hire basis for positions and projects in Accounting, Finance, Information Technology, Legal and Business Operations.

Job Profile: Legal Assistant in  Downtown Albuquerque, NM. 

Pay Rate : $21 - $23 per hour

Contract to Hire position / Monday - Friday/ 8am - 5pm

Legal Assistant Opportunity: 

Bridge Professional Staffing is searching on behalf of our client, a well-established, medium-sized law firm located in the heart of downtown Albuquerque. Our client prides itself on delivering exceptional legal services while maintaining a supportive and professional workplace culture, and they are seeking a dedicated professional to join their team.

Key Responsibilities for the Legal Assistant:

• Document Preparation: Draft, format, proofread, and finalize legal documents, correspondence, pleadings, motions, and discovery requests/responses.

• Case Management: Maintain physical and electronic case files, track critical deadlines, and manage attorney calendars, depositions, and court appearances.

• Court Filings: Handle electronic filing (e-filing) in state and federal courts, ensuring strict compliance with local rules and deadlines.

• Client Communication: Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, scheduling consultations, relaying messages, and providing professional status updates while maintaining client confidentiality.

• Administrative Support: Coordinate billing records, manage office supplies, process mail, and perform general administrative duties as needed.

Qualifications for the Legal Assistant:

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of recent experience working as a legal assistant or legal secretary in a law firm setting.

• Education: High school diploma required; associate degree, paralegal certificate, or relevant coursework is a plus.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with legal case management software and electronic court filing systems (NM Courts/CM/ECF).

• Skills & Attributes:

  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

  • Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.

  • Ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment.

  • High standard of professionalism and ethical discretion regarding confidential information.

 

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All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Bridge Professional Staffing LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.