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 matters related to personal injury and premises liability cases.

• Keep track of and summarize changes in New Mexico case law, statutes, and court rules that are pertinent to the firm's operations.

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

• Prepare legal analyses related to discovery and assist with drafting pleadings as required.

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

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

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

• Partner with attorneys and staff to ensure a smooth progression of cases through the legal process.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Demonstrated strong skills in legal research, analysis, and writing.

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

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

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

• Background in insurance defense or appellate work is advantageous.

• Capability to collaborate effectively 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 coverage.

• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan.

• Paid time off (PTO) benefits.

• Select paid holidays throughout the year.

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

• No court appearances are required.