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.

• Keep track of and summarize changes in New Mexico case law, statutes, and court procedures.

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

• Prepare legal analyses related to discovery and assist with drafting pleadings.

• Work alongside trial attorneys and Team Leads to pinpoint legal issues, foresee defense strategies, and enhance case strengths.

• Offer research support for settlement talks, mediation, and trial readiness.

• Produce timely, well-supported written outputs that adhere to firm quality standards.

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

• Provide legal analysis and drafting that bolster trial attorneys’ advocacy for clients who have been injured, aiming to maximize case results.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Demonstrated strong legal research, analytical, and writing abilities.

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

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

• Preference for candidates with experience in personal injury or civil litigation.

• Background in insurance defense or appellate work is an advantage.

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

• Capacity to manage multiple deadlines efficiently.

🏝️ Benefits

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

• Health insurance coverage.

• Dental insurance benefits.

• Vision insurance options.

• Life insurance policy.

• Short-term disability insurance coverage.

• Long-term disability insurance options.

• 401(k) retirement plan available.

• Paid time off (PTO) provided.

• Select paid holidays observed.

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

• No court appearances required.

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

• Emphasis on teamwork and mentorship across all practice teams.