Legal Assistant at University of New Mexico – Albuquerque, New Mexico
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico, 87101, United States
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Requisition ID: req36403
Working Title:
Legal Assistant
Position Summary:
Organization: New Mexico Immigrant Law Center
Location: 625 Silver Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
An Off-Campus Work-Study Position - MUST have a Work-Study Award
SUMMARY:
This is a part-time work study position in which you will gain experience working at a nonprofit legal aid organization. NMILC receives many requests for assistance, and you would be responsible in managing calls, assessing callers' need for legal assistance, and providing referrals. Additionally, you will provide support to our staff in managing administrative tasks around the office, including closing cases.
WHO WE ARE:
New Mexico Immigrant Law Center (NMILC) is a social justice organization that provides collaborative legal services, advocacy, and education opportunities for low-income immigrants in the state. Since its founding in 2010, NMILC has provided direct legal representation to more than 2,000 immigrants and has assisted more than 500 immigrants through its group processing model. NMILC's model focuses on establishing relationships with local, state and national organizations and governmental institutions to expand access to legal services to historically marginalized immigrant communities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Greet new and returning clients at the office's front desk, and respond to questions
• Direct clients and others who present at the office to the appropriate person or resource
• Assist with legal clinics and workshops as needed
• Input client data into our online case management database
• Assist with administrative projects as they arise
Campus:
Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department:
Off Campus Work Study (454F)
Employment Type:
Student Employment
Status:
Non-Exempt
Pay:
$18.00 Hourly
Background Check Required:
Yes
For Best Consideration Date:
5/1/2026
Application Instructions:
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Please submit Cover Letter and Resume. MUST have a Work-Study Award.Minimum Qualifications: Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM, Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters (Audit hours do not count), and if Work Study, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.
Working Title:
Legal Assistant
Position Summary:
Organization: New Mexico Immigrant Law Center
Location: 625 Silver Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102
An Off-Campus Work-Study Position - MUST have a Work-Study Award
SUMMARY:
This is a part-time work study position in which you will gain experience working at a nonprofit legal aid organization. NMILC receives many requests for assistance, and you would be responsible in managing calls, assessing callers' need for legal assistance, and providing referrals. Additionally, you will provide support to our staff in managing administrative tasks around the office, including closing cases.
WHO WE ARE:
New Mexico Immigrant Law Center (NMILC) is a social justice organization that provides collaborative legal services, advocacy, and education opportunities for low-income immigrants in the state. Since its founding in 2010, NMILC has provided direct legal representation to more than 2,000 immigrants and has assisted more than 500 immigrants through its group processing model. NMILC's model focuses on establishing relationships with local, state and national organizations and governmental institutions to expand access to legal services to historically marginalized immigrant communities.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Greet new and returning clients at the office's front desk, and respond to questions
• Direct clients and others who present at the office to the appropriate person or resource
• Assist with legal clinics and workshops as needed
• Input client data into our online case management database
• Assist with administrative projects as they arise
Campus:
Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department:
Off Campus Work Study (454F)
Employment Type:
Student Employment
Status:
Non-Exempt
Pay:
$18.00 Hourly
Background Check Required:
Yes
For Best Consideration Date:
5/1/2026
Application Instructions:
Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Please submit Cover Letter and Resume. MUST have a Work-Study Award.Minimum Qualifications: Enrolled in a degree seeking program at UNM, Enrolled at least half-time (6 hours) at UNM for fall and spring semesters (Audit hours do not count), and if Work Study, you must meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.
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