We are currently seeking qualified candidates for the following positions.
Experienced Paralegal for small firm specializing in plaintiff personal injury. We are seeking an individual with strong communication skills, exceptional organizational control and the ability to independently handle paralegal responsibilities. You will draft legal documents, manage court calendars and required deadlines and review and respond appropriately to requests for information. You will work closely with the attorney so your attention to detail and listening skills must be top notch. You must be proficient with MS Word, Excel and Outlook and possess excellent writing and research skills. The firm offers a great work environment and competitive salary along with generous benefits. $42,000 to $50,000 depending on your experience.
Home Purchase Advisor. This non-profit organization is dedicated to helping New Mexico families live the dream of owning a home. Candidates MUST be fluent in Spanish - no considerations. Any mortgage lending background is a huge plus. The position requires a very patient and caring personality; you may work with a family for a couple of years. You are advising and counseling them on creating a budget, how to pay off debt and how to structure their finances in order to buy a home. You work very closely one on one so your communication skills must be top notch. This position is for someone who wants to make a difference, not just earn a paycheck. $40,000 to $45,000 plus excellent benefits.
Legal Assistant. Provide legal secretarial and paralegal assistance, proofreading and office support to this busy attorney, whose general practice has an emphasis with natural resources, water and environmental law, including litigation and commercial utility. The culture of this law firm is collegial, team-oriented and balanced. The attorney is very dependent on this person and asks for candidates who are diligent, easy to get along with and have a sincere attitude of a team-player. Interesting work for candidates with at least two to three years legal experience, organizational skills, exceptional research and writing skills and independent thinking! Candidates must have strong WordPerfect and MS Word skills. $40,000 to $45,000 plus excellent benefits. This interesting opportunity will start on a temporary basis with the intent of becoming an on-going position.
Full-time Assistant Editor. Are you a superbly organized and capable writer who loves to write? If you’re just out of college with a degree in journalism, English or similar and your dream job is to be employed full time in a collegial and inspiring environment, this could be the right fit for you. A huge willingness and desire to learn and work hard, a strong work ethic with almost overly meticulous attention to details and strong focus amid distractions are required for success. Understanding of and ability to efficiently utilize a broad variety of computer programs and social media and willingness to work under pressure to meet deadlines are a part of the job. Great growth potential in the position / company as well as personally, if the right candidate is open to learning. If you have book publishing experience and a health and nutrition background, you could be The One and this position could be your Dream Job! $35,000 to $37,000
Executive Assistant. This professional with a business focused on health, fitness and aging needs the perfect right hand to make his day run smoothly! Candidates will have prior assistant experience with excellent Microsoft Office proficiency. More importantly he is seeking an individual with high standards, emotional maturity (no drama!), high energy and tons of integrity. You will assist with all correspondence and proofing his writing; scanning; basic bookkeeping which primarily consists of paying his personal expenses and exceptional phone skills and etiquette. He needs someone who will take a personal stake in taking care of his professional life. 30 to 40 hours per week; $16 to $18 per hour.
Part-time Real Estate Broker's Assistant. This top producing real estate broker seeks a detailed, dynamic and service oriented assistant. This position requires a candidate with exceptional administrative and organizational skills and the ability to review all contracts. You will be on tight deadlines often so the ability to juggle many tasks at once is required. A quick mind, supportive attitude, intuition, diplomacy and consistency are some of the traits our client has requested. You will be required to get your New Mexico Real Estate license. Exceptional MS Office skills are required along with exceptional Social Media savvy and the ability to learn the MLS software. $12 to $14 per hour plus bonuses on completed transactions; 25 to 30 hours per week.
Experienced Assistant Manager. Do you have a serious passion for women’s high end fashion? We are interviewing for a polished, professional Assistant Manager. Candidates must have at least two or more years of retail management and sales experience but more importantly have an eye for both classic and cutting edge fashion. This boutique sells the newest top selling styles from recognizable names to emerging designers; you will often see their merchandise in Vogue, In Style, Elle, Harper’s Bazaar and many more stylish magazines. Candidates with a professional demeanor but with a great sense of humor, the ability to up sell and get to know your customers and their tastes will excel in this lively and inviting atmosphere. You will work with many repeat customers and also one time only tourists so your customer service skills must be top notch. $35,000 to $40,000 plus generous discounts and perks!
Administrative / Personal Assistant. This position is a vital one for the ease and success of this much sought after professional consultant, founder and Executive Director of a non-profit and family foundation. You will support him both professionally and in his personal life. The position includes a variety of tasks and you will be required to move seamlessly between the tasks and different settings. We are looking for someone with a highly professional attitude, excellent communication skills, good organizational skills and the ability to predict needs and provide for them in advance, as well as a willingness to follow requests to the letter. We are also seeking a "soft side" in your nature, an ease with interpersonal relationships, relaxed, calming, self-confidence and a good sense of humor, compassion, humility and the desire to grow and learn. You will schedule appointments, make travel arrangements, provide first point of contact with all people in his professional life, and maintain all personal systems including data management, filing, address / contact information and errands. You must be able to work independently as he travels frequently and you may be required to travel with him periodically. This is a position requiring the right "fit" on many different levels. Exceptional computer and writing skills along with a high level of discretion and confidentiality are a must. $40,000 to $50,000 plus excellent benefits.
Experienced Personal Insurance Account Manager. The Account Manager services existing clients as well as assisting and supporting Agents with new clients. You will handle the day-to-day servicing of an existing book of business and develop relationships with clients and agents. You will handle new accounts and renewals, policy changes, complete applications, issue Certificates of Insurance / ID Cards and cross sell new products. You will also support the personal lines producers by entering account information, creating proposals and a lot of hands-on, superior customer service! Our ideal candidate must have a current New Mexico insurance license, have five plus years of personal lines experience at an independent agency, know Microsoft Office programs and have experience with AMS 360 database software. We would also like for you to have working knowledge of Chubb, MetLife and Hartford Insurance. This agency is New Mexico’s oldest independent insurance agency! $40,000 to $45,000 plus excellent benefits and the potential of commission depending on your production. We also have opportunities in Albuquerque!
Bookkeeper for real estate development / property management and hotel management company. Candidates must have 3 plus years high level accounting experience (an Accounting Degree is preferred but not required) along with Great Plains proficiency. You must also have intermediate to advanced Excel proficiency and the ability to manage multiple accounts, prepare all payroll and related tax reporting along with operational day-to-day accounting. You may also be involved with some Human Resources responsibilities. Any hotel accounting experience is a huge plus - especially hotel receivables! You must be a team player as you will work under the direction of the controller and assist the owner and the property manager with tenant calls and requests. This position requires candidates who know high-level accounting procedures up to tax preparation. Any real estate related or hotel accounting experience is a plus. $35,000 to $40,000 plus benefits plus bonuses!
Experienced Sales Manager. Work for one of Santa Fe’s well known luxury boutiques. Candidates must have five or more years of management experience. You will be required to perform successful sales and in doing so act as a role-model for your sales staff. The ability to multi-task is a must. Former experience in a high end clothing or jewelry retail environment is essential to land this incredible opportunity. On-going sales and management training is offered. Your experience with staff motivation and leadership, marketing, scheduling, financial analysis and impeccable customer service skills will get you an interview. Your sales ability can get you the job! $55,000 to $70,000 base plus commission plus benefits.
Experienced Registrar / Collections Manager for fine art gallery. If you have actual experience in an art gallery as a registrar and you possess an art history or similar degree, perhaps this is the dream job for you! This downtown gallery with a high-end collection is seeking the right candidate to care for and manage their art. PhotoShop and computer savvy, great people skills and general administrative capabilities are required. This is a full-time, Tuesday through Saturday position. $32,000 to $34,000 plus benefits.
FILLED! Legal Secretary. If you are a litigation secretary looking for your next great opportunity, this is it! This firm specializes in a wide range of civil practice areas and represents individuals, corporate, educational, commercial and financial institutions as well as federal, state, tribal and local government entities. They provide legal services in the areas of real estate, natural resources, banking, construction law, public utilities law, and municipal bonds and financing and pride themselves on their high quality legal representation. The Firm is rated "AV" which is the highest rating of quality for law firms and is listed in the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. They also recognize that their top honors would not be possible without their exceptional support staff. In this position you will support two senior attorneys. Candidates must be proficient with Corel WordPerfect and Tabs experience is a plus. Ideal candidates will have 3 plus years of litigation experience. Great camaraderie in this team oriented office! $38,000 to $42,000 plus excellent benefits including a 401K.
Experienced Legal Secretaries / Assistants needed! Temporary and permanent positions available. Requires MS Word, WordPerfect and legal software to include ProLaw and/or Timeslips. Great opportunities in different legal specialties. $40–45K depending on experience. Permanent positions include full benefits.
Temporary Positions. We are always seeking candidates eager to do temporary assignments. Our temporary positions can last from one day to several weeks, and even months. Always in demand are administrative assistants, receptionists, legal secretaries, data entry, word processing, bookkeeping and lots more!! We are interested in meeting with you if you have experience in any of these areas. Salaries range from $10 – 18/ hour. Careers First pays weekly.
If you are interested in applying for any of these positions, please fax or e-mail us your resume as soon as possible.
Interviews are now being scheduled. If e-mailing please include it as an attachment (MS Word or PDF files only) with a cover letter to: resumes@mycareerfirst.com
02.03.2012
