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 aspects in personal injury and premises liability cases.

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

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

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

• Work collaboratively with trial attorneys and Team Leads to pinpoint legal issues, foresee defense strategies, and bolster case positions.

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

• Produce timely, thoroughly supported written work that aligns with the firm’s quality standards.

• Collaborate effectively with attorneys and staff to ensure cases progress smoothly through the legal process.

⛳️ Requirements

• A valid license to practice law in New Mexico or eligibility for admission.

• Excellent legal research, analytical, and writing capabilities.

• Competence in transforming research findings into compelling, well-supported documents.

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

• Preferred background in personal injury or civil litigation.

• Experience in insurance defense or appellate work is advantageous.

• Ability to work collaboratively with trial attorneys and Team Leads across various case teams.

• Capability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.

🏝️ Benefits

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

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

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

• 401(k) retirement savings plan.

• Paid time off (PTO) for personal use.

• Select paid holidays throughout the year.

• Standard work hours from Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

• No requirement for court appearances.

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

• Opportunities for teamwork and mentorship across all practice teams.