Research and Writing Attorney

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

📋 Description

• Conduct research on New Mexico law regarding liability, damages, coverage, and procedural matters related to personal injury and premises liability.

• Track and summarize changes in New Mexico case law, statutes, and court regulations.

• Draft motions, responses, briefs, and legal memoranda for both pre-litigation and litigation teams.

• Prepare legal analysis related to discovery and assist with pleadings.

• Work alongside trial attorneys and Team Leads to identify legal issues and foresee defense arguments.

• Offer research assistance for settlement discussions, mediation, and trial preparation.

• Produce timely, well-researched written work that meets the firm’s quality standards.

• Collaborate with attorneys and staff to ensure efficient case progression.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must possess an active license to practice law in New Mexico or be eligible for admission.

• Strong skills in legal research, analysis, and writing.

• Capability to convert research into compelling, well-supported documents.

• Experience in drafting motions, briefs, memoranda, and other litigation-related documents.

• Preferred background in personal injury or civil litigation.

• Background in insurance defense or appellate work is advantageous.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with trial attorneys and Team Leads across various case teams.

• Competence in managing multiple deadlines simultaneously.

🏝️ Benefits

• Sign-on bonus: $25,000 paid incrementally over the first 6 months of employment.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

• Life insurance, as well as short and long-term disability insurance.

• 401(k) retirement plan available.

• Paid time off (PTO) provided.

• Select paid holidays included.

• Work schedule from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

• No court appearances required.

• Access to experienced investigators, dedicated case managers, and paralegals.

• Collaborative team environment with opportunities for mentorship.