Litigation Specialist

Overview

Litigation Specialist

Provides advanced litigation support to the Office of University Counsel (OUC) by coordinating complex litigation and discovery activities, managing eDiscovery processes, conducting legal and factual research, organizing documents, and drafting legal materials for attorney review. Supports evidence preparation, witness coordination, and routine communication with stakeholders at the direction of attorneys. May represent OUC on committees and provide training on litigation processes.

• Coordinate complex litigation and discovery activities.
• Manage eDiscovery processes.
• Conduct legal and factual research and organize documents.
• Draft legal materials for attorney review.
• Assist with evidence preparation and witness coordination.
• Communicate with stakeholders at the direction of attorneys.
• Represent OUC on committees and provide training on litigation processes, as needed.

• Bachelor's degree; at least 4 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.

• Medical Malpractice Experience
• Paralegal Experience
• Legal Matter Management Software Experience

Background Check

Required:

Yes

Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

HSC Legal Counsel Office (921A)

Staff

Regular - Full-Time

Exempt

Monthly: $4,236.27-$5,950.53

This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.

As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Yes

1/28/2026

Yes

This position has the potential for some remote work after the UNM probationary period.

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Please upload the following:
1) Resume
2) Cover Letter
3) Contact information of 3 professional references

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