Research and Writing Attorney

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

📋 Description

• Conduct research on New Mexico laws regarding 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 both pre-litigation and litigation teams.

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

• Work collaboratively with trial attorneys and Team Leads to identify legal challenges, anticipate defense strategies, and enhance case positions.

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

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

• Collaborate with attorneys and staff to ensure efficient case progress through the process.

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

• Ability to convert research findings into persuasive and well-supported written drafts.

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

• Preferred experience in personal injury or civil litigation.

• Background in insurance defense or appellate law is advantageous.

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

• Competence in managing competing deadlines efficiently.

🏝️ Benefits

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

• Comprehensive health insurance.

• Dental insurance coverage.

• Vision insurance provided.

• Life insurance options.

• Short-term disability coverage.

• Long-term disability insurance.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan.

• Paid time off (PTO) available.

• Select paid holidays recognized.

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

• No requirements for court appearances.

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

• Emphasis on teamwork and mentorship within every practice team.