Legal Records Clerk jobs in New Mexico

The Clinical Law Program at the UNM School of Law is a law firm where program faculty train law students in basic lawyering skills through the representation of real-world clients.

We are looking for a highly motivated and organized Legal Records Administrator to join our admin support team. The Legal Records Administrator oversees the firm's electronic and physical client files through their lifecycle and is responsible for managing the external archiving/records retrieval process. As the Legal Records Administrator, you will assist clinical law students and faculty with file maintenance procedures. This position also shares responsibility with staff to provide general clerical and receptionist duties. The successful candidate will exhibit professionalism and excellent communication skills, both oral and written. If you are interested in becoming part of a team dedicated to supporting advanced law students who represent a diverse clientele, we want to hear from you!

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• If this position is assigned to the Athletics Department, either administratively or functionally, compliance with all NCAA rules and regulations is required.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.
• All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the US-UNM Collective Bargaining Agreement.

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.

• Experience with records management, case management software, or database management
• Attention to detail and highly organized
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficiency with computer applications and office equipment
• Demonstrated experience maintaining confidentiality
• Customer service experience

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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.