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 related to personal injury and premises liability cases.

• Keep track of and summarize updates in New Mexico case law, statutes, and court rules pertinent to the firm’s operations.

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

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

• Work in conjunction with trial attorneys and Team Leads to identify legal challenges, foresee defense strategies, and enhance case positions.

• Offer research assistance for settlement discussions, mediation, and trial preparation.

• Produce timely and well-supported written outputs that align with the firm’s quality expectations.

• Collaborate with attorneys and staff to facilitate the efficient progression of cases.

• Provide legal analysis and drafting to support trial attorneys' advocacy and optimize recovery for injured clients.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must hold an active law license in New Mexico or be eligible for admission.

• Proficient in legal research, analysis, and writing.

• Capable of converting research findings into persuasive and well-supported documents.

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

• Background in personal injury or civil litigation is preferred.

• Experience in insurance defense or appellate work is a plus.

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

• Strong capability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.

🏝️ Benefits

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

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

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

• 401(k) retirement plan available.

• Paid time off (PTO) provided.

• Select paid holidays included.

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

• No court appearances required.

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

• Opportunity for teamwork and mentorship across all practice teams.