Research and Writing Attorney

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

📋 Description

• Conduct research on New Mexico laws pertaining to liability, damages, coverage, and procedural matters 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 pre-litigation and litigation teams.

• Create legal analyses related to discovery and assist with 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 efforts, and trial preparations.

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

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

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Excellent legal research, analytical, and writing capabilities.

• Skill in translating research findings into compelling, well-supported drafts.

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

• Previous 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 various case teams.

• Capability to manage multiple competing deadlines.

🏝️ Benefits

• $25,000 sign-on bonus distributed incrementally over the first 6 months of employment.

• Health insurance coverage.

• Dental insurance options.

• Vision insurance plans.

• Life insurance provided.

• Short-term disability insurance available.

• Long-term disability insurance options.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan.

• Paid time off (PTO) policy.

• Select paid holidays recognized.

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

• No court appearances are necessary.

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

• Emphasis on teamwork and mentorship across all practice teams.