Legal Assistant
Title: Legal Assistant
Location: Santa Fe, NM
Status: Full-time, non-exempt (hourly)
Durham, Pittard & Spalding, LLP (DP&S) is a nationally recognized civil appellate and strategic litigation support firm with offices in Dallas, TX and Santa Fe, NM. Ranked Tier 1 by Best Lawyers and home to multiple Texas and New Mexico Super Lawyers, DP&S has built its reputation on providing sophisticated appellate counsel and substantive trial support to law firms handling complex, high-stakes civil matters. The firm works across a wide range of civil practice areas — including personal injury, commercial litigation, and products liability — serving primarily as a strategic partner to trial attorneys throughout the litigation lifecycle.
Job SummaryThe Legal Assistant provides centralized administrative and case support to attorneys and paralegals handling trial court and appellate matters. This position manages case files, prepares and files legal documents, tracks deadlines, and communicates with clients and courts to support the day-to-day operations of the legal team.
The Legal Assistant also assists with matter intake, billing, and administrative projects, and serves as backup for the office's Paralegal. All legal work is performed under the direction and supervision of an attorney or paralegal.
Job Responsibilities- Support attorneys and paralegals on trial and appellate matters from intake through closing, including organizing case files and preparing records, exhibits, and appendices.
- File and serve documents under attorney or paralegal direction, and track court notices, orders, and correspondence.
- Maintain case calendars, track court deadlines and hearings, and flag upcoming deadlines to the team.
- Open new matters, prepare engagement and fee agreements as instructed, and communicate with clients, court clerks, and vendors on administrative needs.
- Track, bill, and reconcile case expenses; maintain supporting records; and assist with collections and refunds.
- Maintain records for attorney licenses, bar admissions, and CLE, and assist with updating and training others on case administration procedures.
- 2–5 years of legal administrative or legal assistant experience.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Strong attention to detail, organization, and written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines, work independently and on a team, and maintain confidentiality.
- College degree or paralegal certificate. Preferred
- Experience with appellate filings, e-filing, and case management systems (such as Centerbase). Preferred
Standard office hours; occasional overtime may be required around filing deadlines. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Featured Benefits & CompensationCompensation: $25–$30 per hour, depending on experience
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and more
The firm is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on job-related qualifications and business needs without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.
This search is being conducted by Flex HR on behalf of Durham, Pittard & Spalding, LLP. Qualified candidates should submit a resume within. Flex HR uses AI for document preparation and meeting transcription only — never to screen or evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are made by a human recruiter. Roles may be posted on platforms like Indeed or LinkedIn, which are independent companies that may use AI in their own technology.Skills Required
- 2-5 years of legal administrative or legal assistant experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Ability to work independently and on a team
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- College degree or paralegal certificate
- Experience with appellate filings and e-filing
- Experience with case management systems such as Centerbase
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