Research and Writing Attorney

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Conduct research on New Mexico laws regarding liability, damages, coverage, and procedural issues related to personal injury and premises liability cases.

• Keep track of and summarize updates in New Mexico's 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 pleadings as necessary.

• Work collaboratively with trial attorneys and Team Leads to identify legal issues, anticipate defense arguments, and strengthen case strategies.

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

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

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

• Offer legal analysis and drafting support to bolster trial attorneys’ advocacy efforts and enhance client recovery.

⛳️ Requirements

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

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

• Capable of converting research findings into compelling, well-supported drafts.

• Experience in drafting motions, briefs, memoranda, and various litigation documents is required.

• Preference will be given to candidates with personal injury or civil litigation experience.

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

• Ability to collaborate with trial attorneys and Team Leads across several case teams is important.

• Must be able to manage multiple deadlines effectively.

🏝️ Benefits

• $25,000 sign-on bonus, distributed incrementally over the first 6 months of employment.

• Health insurance coverage.

• Dental insurance coverage.

• Vision insurance coverage.

• Life insurance coverage.

• Short-term disability insurance.

• Long-term disability insurance.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Paid time off (PTO).

• A selection of paid holidays.

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

• No court appearances are required.

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

• Emphasis on teamwork and mentorship across every practice team.