Research and Writing Attorney

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

📋 Description

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

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

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

• Create legal analyses related to discovery and assist with the preparation of pleadings.

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

• Provide research assistance for settlement discussions, mediation, and trial readiness.

• Produce timely and well-supported written materials that adhere to the firm's quality standards.

• Collaborate with attorneys and staff to facilitate the efficient progression of cases through the legal process.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Excellent legal research, analysis, and writing abilities are essential.

• Capability to transform research findings into compelling and well-supported drafts.

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

• Prior experience in personal injury or civil litigation is preferred.

• Background in insurance defense or appellate work is advantageous.

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

• Strong skills in managing multiple deadlines simultaneously.

🏝️ Benefits

• Sign-on bonus of $25,000, distributed incrementally over the initial six months of employment.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

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

• 401(k) retirement savings plan.

• Paid time off (PTO) benefits.

• Select paid holidays observed.

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

• No court appearances are required.

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

• A collaborative team environment that fosters teamwork and mentorship.