Can a paralegal represent a client before an arbitration panel?

Question

If you know that for New Mexico specifically that would be very helpful.
Thanks in advance

Answer 1

No. The parties need to either represent themselves in proper person or an attorney needs to be present. A paralegal can be there, but not under the pretenses that they are representing anyone. Unless you have a juris degree it is not considered legal representation - legal advice, maybe.

Answer 2

It really depends on the type of arbitration, and the rules of the particular arbitration, which would have typically been agreed to previously. In general, I don't think it matters, but you should check with the arbitration body.