Civil Litigation Attorney

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Mexico.

📋 Description

• Oversee a caseload that includes real estate litigation and business litigation.

• Guide cases from the initial intake strategy through to settlement, mediation/arbitration, or trial.

• Formulate case-specific legal strategies that align with client objectives, risk appetite, and budget considerations.

• Maintain proactive timelines for cases, manage deadlines, and ensure progress on all matters.

• Draft and present both dispositive and non-dispositive motions, as well as manage related hearings.

• Develop discovery strategies, which encompass written discovery, meet-and-confers, motions to compel, protective orders, and evidentiary positioning.

• Conduct and defend depositions, as well as prepare witnesses for testimony.

• Represent clients in court, primarily via remote appearances, for both contested and uncontested matters, motion hearings, and trials.

• Organize evidence, witnesses, exhibits, outlines, and themes for trials.

• Communicate effectively and consistently with clients, set expectations, and offer practical recommendations.

• Enhance templates, workflows, and internal processes for improved efficiency.

• Leverage advanced legal technology and automation tools to boost efficiency, accuracy, and consistency.

• Acquire knowledge of case types and expectations, managing files from start to finish.

• Contribute ideas for workflow and template improvements that enhance quality or save time.

• Play a role in expanding and developing the division, enhancing the firm’s reputation, and aiding in the attraction, development, and retention of team members.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must hold an active New Mexico Bar license in good standing.

• Required experience in trial and motions practice, including participation in jury or bench trials and comfort level in court appearances.

• Minimum of three years of civil litigation experience.

• Strong understanding of the New Mexico Rules of Civil Procedure is essential.

• Capability to manage disputes through settlement, mediation, arbitration, or trial processes.

• Professional judgment, responsiveness, and effective client-facing communication in a remote setting are necessary.

• Preferred experience in general civil litigation or closely related fields.

• Preferred background in real estate litigation, HOA/COA matters, landlord/tenant issues, or business disputes.

• Preference for candidates comfortable in a fast-paced practice with defined deadlines and outcomes.

• Candidate should be located in or around Santa Fe; Albuquerque is preferred.

• Must currently reside in New Mexico.

🏝️ Benefits

• 401(k) plan with firm matching contributions.

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.

• Paid holidays, including an extra firm-designated holiday.

• Paid time off for vacation, sick leave, and personal days.

• Half-day Fridays, subject to litigation demands, court deadlines, and client requirements.

• Gym membership reimbursement or stipend.

• Opportunities for annual bonuses.

• Support for professional development, including CLEs, training, and leadership growth initiatives.

• Fully remote work environment for attorneys based in New Mexico.

• Collaborative remote working atmosphere.

• Opportunities for genuine growth within the practice.

• A practice that acknowledges and rewards initiative.