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.

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

• Draft legal analyses related to discovery and assist with pleadings.

• Work alongside trial attorneys and Team Leads to recognize legal issues, foresee defense arguments, and fortify case positions.

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

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

• Collaborate with attorneys and staff to streamline case progress.

⛳️ Requirements

• Possession of an active law license 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.

• A background in insurance defense or appellate law is advantageous.

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

• Proficiency in managing competing deadlines.

🏝️ Benefits

• Sign-on bonus: $25,000 paid incrementally over the first 6 months of employment.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Life insurance, as well as short and long-term disability insurance.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Paid time off (PTO).

• Select paid holidays.

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

• No court appearances necessary.