Witness Protection Program Jobs in Albuquerque, NM

Litigation Specialist
Requisition ID
req35582
Working Title
Litigation Specialist
Position Grade
13
Position Summary
Provides advanced litigation support to the Office of University Counsel (OUC) by coordinating complex litigation and discovery activities, managing eDiscovery processes, conducting legal and factual research, organizing documents, and drafting legal materials for attorney review. Supports evidence preparation, witness coordination, and routine communication with stakeholders at the direction of attorneys. May represent OUC on committees and provide training on litigation processes.
Note: The For Best Consideration Date has been extended to 2/24/2026.
See the Position Description for additional information.
Conditions of Employment

• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree; at least 4 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
Preferred qualifications:

• Medical Malpractice Experience
• Paralegal Experience
• Legal Matter Management Software Experience

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
Exempt
Pay
Monthly: $4,236.27-$5,950.53
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
2/24/2026
Eligible for Hiring Incentive
Eligible for Remote Work
Yes
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
This position has the potential for some remote work 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 upload the following1) Resume2) Cover Letter3) Contact information of 3 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.