What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Administrator-Supervisor (CYFD/PSD #8730) position at State of New Mexico?
Posting Details
At the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD), every role is an opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of children, youth, and families across our state. We are committed to building a compassionate, skilled, and dedicated workforce that works collaboratively to ensure safety, promote well-being, and strengthen families. Whether you are in the field supporting families face-to-face, working behind the scenes to improve systems, or helping to shape the agency from a leadership level, your work here has purpose and long-lasting impact. Join a team that values integrity, resilience, and service and be part of meaningful change for New Mexico's future, safe and healthy.
THIS IS A REGIONAL POSITION AND CAN BE HOUSED IN LAS CRUCES OR ALAMORGODO
THIS POSTING MAY BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANTS LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.
This position is critical to the operation of the office because it is the sole position responsible for providing high level support to Children's Court Attorney staff in the Southwest region which includes conducting research, preparing statistical reports, monitoring fiscal activities, assisting with budget preparation, handling information requests, scheduling meetings, arranging conference calls, and supervising legal secretarial staff in the region.
How does it get done?
Provide High level Support to Children's Court Attorney Legal Secretary's. Assist in handling information requests, scheduling meetings, arranging conference calls, and keeping track of coverage schedule as it relates to Children's Court Attorneys needs/requests. Prepares correspondence and legal papers such as summonses, complaints, motions, responses, and subpoenas under the supervision of a Children's Court Attorney or paralegal. Provides standardized clerical, reception, and administrative services in support of Children's Court Attorneys. Backup to legal secretary in processing new case files, Termination of Parental Rights Motions and other pleadings as necessary. Enter FACTS/Impact entries for certified mailing of legal notices made the same day as mailing. Attend court meetings, take notes and track tasks as requested by the Children's Court Attorneys as needed. Familiarizes themselves continuously with the requirements to be in accordance with practices and procedures including the Kevin S. cases and settlement. This position will direct and supervise legal secretarial and secretary staff, provide high level of support services for the Managing Attorney, and coordinate support staff for the Children's Court offices in the region, in accordance with all Protective Services Division practices and procedures
Minimum Qualification
High School diploma or equivalent and two (2) years work experience in office administration. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling two (2) years may substitute for the required experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required. Travel may be required. Possible exposure to irate clientele. Incumbent will work under stress and frequent time constraints.
Supplemental Information
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Agency Contact Information: Michelle Pickett Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
At the New Mexico Children, Youth and Families Department (CYFD), every role is an opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of children, youth, and families across our state. We are committed to building a compassionate, skilled, and dedicated workforce that works collaboratively to ensure safety, promote well-being, and strengthen families. Whether you are in the field supporting families face-to-face, working behind the scenes to improve systems, or helping to shape the agency from a leadership level, your work here has purpose and long-lasting impact. Join a team that values integrity, resilience, and service and be part of meaningful change for New Mexico's future, safe and healthy.
THIS IS A REGIONAL POSITION AND CAN BE HOUSED IN LAS CRUCES OR ALAMORGODO
THIS POSTING MAY BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANTS LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.
- APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT WORK EXPERIENCE OR A RESUME WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. IF ATTACHING A RESUME, RESUME MUST INCLUDE DATES OF EMPLOYMENT FOR EACH JOB (MONTH and YEAR) AND DETAILS OF WORK EXPERIENCE/JOB DUTIES*
This position is critical to the operation of the office because it is the sole position responsible for providing high level support to Children's Court Attorney staff in the Southwest region which includes conducting research, preparing statistical reports, monitoring fiscal activities, assisting with budget preparation, handling information requests, scheduling meetings, arranging conference calls, and supervising legal secretarial staff in the region.
How does it get done?
Provide High level Support to Children's Court Attorney Legal Secretary's. Assist in handling information requests, scheduling meetings, arranging conference calls, and keeping track of coverage schedule as it relates to Children's Court Attorneys needs/requests. Prepares correspondence and legal papers such as summonses, complaints, motions, responses, and subpoenas under the supervision of a Children's Court Attorney or paralegal. Provides standardized clerical, reception, and administrative services in support of Children's Court Attorneys. Backup to legal secretary in processing new case files, Termination of Parental Rights Motions and other pleadings as necessary. Enter FACTS/Impact entries for certified mailing of legal notices made the same day as mailing. Attend court meetings, take notes and track tasks as requested by the Children's Court Attorneys as needed. Familiarizes themselves continuously with the requirements to be in accordance with practices and procedures including the Kevin S. cases and settlement. This position will direct and supervise legal secretarial and secretary staff, provide high level of support services for the Managing Attorney, and coordinate support staff for the Children's Court offices in the region, in accordance with all Protective Services Division practices and procedures
Minimum Qualification
High School diploma or equivalent and two (2) years work experience in office administration. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling two (2) years may substitute for the required experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Pre-employment background investigation is required and is conditional pending results.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to Visual/Video Display Terminal (VDT) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching may be required. Travel may be required. Possible exposure to irate clientele. Incumbent will work under stress and frequent time constraints.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Michelle Pickett Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
Benefits:
Health Insurance, Vacation & Paid Time Off, Retirement PlanSalary : $30 - $45