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 individual with strong communication skills to join our administrative support team. This position shares responsibilities for day-to-day office operations and provides direct support to multiple law practice areas. The support duties include, but are not limited to:

• Answer phones, greet clients and maintain a welcoming front desk environment
• Compose clear, professional written communications
• Follow established opening/closing procedures for the office
• Administer the lifecycle of confidential client files through an online case management system
• Assist clinical law students with office procedures and protocols

This is an opportunity to contribute to a legal/academic program that makes a meaningful difference in the community, 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.

The minimum qualifications for this position are a high school diploma or GED and at least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Preferred qualifications include front desk or administrative support experience in an office or educational environment, experience with records management and/or database programs, demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of an organization, proficiency with Microsoft Office or Microsoft 365, experience maintaining confidentiality, and familiarity with the Spanish language.

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.