Administrative Assistant

Admin Assistant 3

The Clinical Law Program at the UNM School of Law is a law firm where advanced law students represent clients under the guidance and supervision of Law School faculty who are licensed attorneys.

We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented individual with strong communication skills to join our administrative support team. This position plays a critical role in the day-to-day operations of a busy academic legal office and provides direct administrative support to multiple law practice areas.

The support duties include, but are not limited to:

• Answer phones, greet clients, and maintain a professional and welcoming front desk environment
• Follow established and documented opening and closing procedures for the office
• Compose clear, professional written communications
• Administer the lifecycle of confidential client files through an online case management system
• Assist clinical law students by explaining and reinforcing office policies and procedures
• Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling sensitive information

This is an opportunity to contribute to a legal/academic program that expands access to justice in New Mexico, while supporting law students as they gain real-world experience. You will be working in a professional office environment as part of a collaborative, mission-driven team.

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.

• Administrative support experience in an office or educational environment requiring accuracy, attention to detail and adherence to established procedures
• Experience with electronic and/or physical records management
• Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of an organization while following defined workflows and office practices
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Microsoft 365 in a professional setting
• Experience maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information

• 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.

Campus:
Main – Albuquerque, NM

Department:
School of Law (588A)

Employment Type:

Staff – Regular Full-Time, Non-Exempt, hourly $18.09 – $23.27.

Benefits:
This is a benefits-eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs.

Background Check

Required:

Yes

Application Instructions:
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. Cover letter detailing preferred qualifications and experience; resume; and three professional references (supervisory preferred).

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. The University of New Mexico is 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 to successfully pass a pre-employment background check, which may include criminal history, fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or prior employment verification.