Senior Counsel

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

📋 Description

• Create persuasive case themes to counter plaintiff arguments.

• Manage court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials independently.

• Collaborate effectively within a team comprising various experience levels.

• Maintain regular communication with clients.

• Build and nurture relationships with both current and prospective clients.

• Provide guidance and leadership to junior attorneys.

• Oversee comprehensive case management, including discovery and trial preparation.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited institution.

• An active bar license in the State of New Mexico is mandatory.

• Must hold a valid license in your state.

• Minimum of 8 years of litigation experience, with a focus on litigation support, depositions, and trial preparation.

• Capability to handle complete case management responsibilities, including all aspects of discovery and trial.

• Preferred experience in insurance defense matters.

• Familiarity with time management systems.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

• Ability to think critically and act autonomously with minimal supervision.

• Exceptional listening, verbal, and written communication abilities.

• Professional appearance and conduct.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual billable hours bonus starting at $10,000, with an additional $7,500 for each subsequent tier.

• Extensive health, vision, dental, and life insurance coverage, with options available at no cost to employees.

• 401(k) plan featuring a 100% match on the initial 3% contributed and a 50% match on the next 4–5%.

• Student loan repayment assistance or a 529 college savings plan offering $100–$200/month for full-time attorneys after one year.

• Paid parental leave at full salary.

• Monthly technology reimbursement of $60.

• Access to Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate.

• Opportunities for in-house training and leadership development.

• Firm-sponsored CLE programs and coverage for bar license renewal fees.

• Flexible vacation policy for attorneys.

• Clearly defined path to partnership.

• Internal diversity and inclusion initiatives.

• Firm-wide charitable giving program.

• Social events and off-site activities.

• Flexible work arrangements: options for remote, hybrid, or onsite work available.