ParalegalRequisition ID req38106
Working Title Paralegal
Position Grade 11
Position Summary The Paralegal provides comprehensive legal and administrative support to attorneys within the Office of University Counsel, with primary responsibility for contract management, legal document preparation, and office operations. This position conducts initial contract reviews for completeness, coordinates the assignment and tracking of contracts through electronic management systems, and maintains contract records and workflows to ensure efficient processing. The role also supports the New Mexico Patient Debt Reduction Program by preparing pleadings, coordinating matters with attorneys and outside counsel, managing case-related communications, tracking recovered funds, and maintaining accurate records. In addition, the position serves as a key administrative resource by scheduling meetings, managing calendars, handling correspondence, participating in departmental coordination meetings, and supporting day-to-day office operations. Lastly, this position also supports the Guardianship arrangements with the University of New Mexico Hospital. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong organizational skills, attention to detail, proficiency with legal document management systems, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment
Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED; at least 7 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Paralegal certification from an accredited program preferred.
• Familiarity with contract management systems, document repositories, and workflow management platforms such as HighQ or similar applications.
• Experience drafting legal documents, pleadings, stipulations, correspondence, and other legal support materials.
• Knowledge of healthcare, patient financial services, collections, debt reduction, or healthcare regulatory matters preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Microsoft Teams
• Experience maintaining confidential records and handling sensitive legal and financial information.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in document review and record management.
• Ability to interpret and follow legal, regulatory, and institutional procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently while managing competing priorities.
• Experience coordinating calendars, meetings, and administrative operations for multiple professionals.
• Experience in managing responses to subpoenas and discovery requests.

Additional Requirements
Campus: Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM
Department HSC Legal Counsel Office (921A)
Employment Type Staff
Staff Type Regular - Full-Time
Term End Date
Status Non-Exempt
Pay Hourly: $22.16 - $29.70
Benefits Eligible 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 a more information.
ERB Statement 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.
Background Check Required Yes
For Best Consideration Date 10/12/2026
Eligible for Hiring Incentive No
Eligible for Remote Work Yes
Eligible for Remote Work Statement This is an on-campus position that allows the employee to work remotely up to 2 days per week with the approval of management after the UNM probationary period.
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 attach1) Resume2) Cover Letter3) Three Professional References

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.