Careers for Paralegals, Legal Assistants and Other Staff
If you are responding to an advertisement or are generally expressing interest in the firm, please send a letter of interest, including salary requirements, and a résumé by email to Danielle Smith, HR Director, at DSS@sutinfirm.com
Current Openings
Office Support Clerk / Courier
Join Sutin, Thayer & Browne where you thrive while having flexibility and support! We are looking to hire a full-time Office Support Clerk/Courier with at least 1 year of relevant office experience for our Support department.
Who We Are & How We Can Grow Together:
We have been New Mexico’s trusted choice for legal services for over 75 years and we’re seeking to energize the traditional big law firm model. You’ll be part of a supportive team where excellence meets a vibrant workplace culture. Our teams handle everything from business transactions to litigation with a unique, client-focused approach and a collaborative spirit that sets us apart.
What We Offer:
· Competitive Pay
· Flexible Remote Work
· 401(K) Matching & Profit Sharing
· Professional Development & Mentorship
· Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
· Paid Time Off & Sick Leave
· Employer Paid Life/AD&D Insurance
· Employer Paid Long-Term Disability
· Employer Paid Memberships and Liability Insurance
· 10 Paid Holidays
What You Will Do:
This position is responsible for general office functions, including courier runs, picking up and distributing mail, operating and maintaining copy machines, receiving and delivering all inter- and intra-office documents, file management, and front desk/reception area duties.
Regular, reliable attendance and professionalism is required.
This job includes the use of your personal vehicle for courier runs and other errands. Current insurance and vehicle registration, and a valid driver’s license is required. Use of your vehicle is reimbursed at the standard mileage rate approved by the IRS.
This position reports to the Office Manager.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for all aspects of the firm’s copying needs, including machine maintenance (paper and toner supplied, jams cleared).
- Distribute all incoming mail, internal mail and other correspondence to appropriate location.
- Deliver messages, hand deliveries and any other items coming into the office from external sources.
- Prepare all outgoing mail and Federal Express packages.
- Maintain supply room and copier supplies; advise manager when supplies, envelopes and firm forms are needed.
- Operate binding machines and assist in using equipment.
- Cover front desk/reception area: answering phones, receiving & forwarding incoming faxes via e-mail, scheduling conference rooms via MS Outlook, relaying messages and greeting all visitors.
- Maintain the supplies in all conference rooms, do set-ups when needed, make coffee, clean kitchen and conference rooms.
- Pick up and deliver documents to other law firms, client homes and offices. File court documents with all four courts (Federal, State, Bankruptcy, and Metro).
- Pick up mail from the US Post Office box and the building’s lock box.
- Maintain postage machine meter and notify manager when more postage is needed.
- Make bank deposit from accounting and other banking needs as required.
- Maintain a daily courier log in the firm’s accounting program (ProLaw). List all court filings, hand deliveries and pickups. Must show where you went, who sent you and a charge number (including office charges).
- Help manage the firm’s files. Requesting and returning files, tracking files in and out of storage, distributing files to appropriate person, file destruction and ordering supplies.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to conduct business in all levels of professional environments; ability to work well with other; must have a polite, professional demeanor.
- Valid driver’s license; good driving record with registered, reliable vehicle and documented insurance.
- Regular and reliable attendance.
- Computer knowledge and good typing skills.
- 1 year general offce experience in a professional work environment, preferred.
- Knowledge of copy and postal equipment, preferred.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
- Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to stoop and kneel occasionally.
- Ability to reach, grasp, and push/pull objects.
- Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 30 lbs.) occasionally.
- Ability to drive and operate motor vehicles.
Sutin, Thayer & Browne provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person