Research and Writing Attorney

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

📋 Description

• Conduct research on New Mexico laws related to liability, damages, coverage, and procedural issues in personal injury and premises liability cases.

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

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

• Compose legal analyses related to discovery and assist with pleadings as necessary.

• Work in conjunction with trial attorneys and Team Leads to pinpoint legal issues, foresee defense arguments, and enhance case positions.

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

• Produce timely, well-supported written work that adheres to the firm's quality standards.

• Collaborate with attorneys and staff to ensure an efficient progression of cases through the process.

⛳️ Requirements

• An active license to practice law in New Mexico, or eligibility for admission.

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

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

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

• Preferred experience in personal injury or civil litigation.

• A background in insurance defense or appellate law is advantageous.

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

• Proficiency in managing competing deadlines.

🏝️ Benefits

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

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Life insurance and short and long-term disability insurance.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Paid time off (PTO).

• Selected paid holidays.

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

• No court appearances required.

• Support from experienced investigators, dedicated case managers, and paralegals.

• Emphasis on teamwork and mentorship across all practice teams.