Description
We are seeking a Research & Writing Attorney to join our team. As a Research & Writing Attorney, you will provide the legal analysis and drafting that support our trial attorneys' mission: maximizing recovery for the value of our clients' harm and the wrong that caused it.
Responsibilities:
- Research New Mexico and applicable law on liability, damages, coverage, and procedural issues arising in personal injury and premises liability matters.
- Monitor and summarize developments in New Mexico case law, statutes, and court rules relevant to the firm's practice.
- Prepare motions, responses, briefs, and legal memoranda in support of pre-litigation and litigation case teams.
- Draft discovery-related legal analysis and assist with pleadings as needed.
- Collaborate with trial attorneys and Team Leads to identify legal issues, anticipate defense arguments, and strengthen case positions.
- Provide research support for settlement negotiations, mediation, and trial preparation.
- Deliver timely, well-supported written work product that meets firm quality standards.
- Collaborate effectively with attorneys and staff to ensure cases move efficiently through the process.
Requirements:
- Active license to practice law in New Mexico, or eligibility for admission.
- Strong legal research, analysis, and writing skills, with the ability to translate research into persuasive, well-supported drafts.
- Experience drafting motions, briefs, memoranda, and other litigation documents.
- Personal injury or civil litigation experience preferred; insurance defense or appellate background is a plus.
- Ability to work collaboratively with trial attorneys and Team Leads across multiple case teams and manage competing deadlines.
Benefits:
- Competitive Compensation: Commensurate with experience.
- Sign-on bonus: $25,000 paid incrementally over the first 6 months of employment.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance; life, short and long term disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan.
- Time Off: Paid time off (PTO) and select paid holidays.
- Work-Life Balance: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM , a research and writing role with no court appearances required.