Research and Writing Attorney

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

📋 Description

• Conduct research on New Mexico laws concerning 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 teams.

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

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

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

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

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

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

• Preference for candidates with personal injury or civil litigation experience.

• Background in insurance defense or appellate work is advantageous.

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

• Proficient in managing competing deadlines.

🏝️ Benefits

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

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

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

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Paid time off (PTO).

• Select paid holidays.

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

• No court appearances required.

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

• Emphasis on teamwork and mentorship within every practice team.