Litigation Associate - General Liability NM

Jones Skelton and Hochuli PLC

$102K — $140K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school
  • Active member in good standing with the State Bar of New Mexico
  • 1-5 years of experience in civil litigation and/or insurance defense
  • Proficient in discovery, disclosures, depositions, motion practice, and court appearances
  • Strong client service, oral advocacy, and written communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide exceptional client service in litigation matters
  • Engage in case management and strategy development
  • Conduct discovery and prepare relevant legal documents
  • Take and defend depositions effectively
  • Draft and argue motions before the court
  • Participate in trial proceedings and advocacy

Benefits

  • Collaborative and supportive work environment
  • Robust professional development programs including mentorship
  • Clear path to partnership within the firm
  • Opportunities to engage in jury trials
  • In-house continuing legal education (CLE) offered
  • Participation in Trial College for skill enhancement
Full Job Description
JSH is seeking an Associate with 1-5 years of litigation experience to join our General Liability practice in our New Mexico office. Prior experience in insurance defense is preferred. The ideal candidate will possess a good understanding of civil litigation and a desire to provide exceptional client service. Candidates must be highly motivated and have excellent academic credentials. Our firm offers a collaborative and supportive environment, complete with robust professional development programs (including a mentorship program, new lawyer training, in-house CLE, and Trial College), a clear path to partnership, and the opportunity to try cases to a jury. Qualifications: - JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school - Active member in good standing with the State Bar of New Mexico - 1-5 years of experience in civil litigation and/or insurance defense - Experience with discovery, disclosures, taking/defending depositions, drafting/arguing motions, and court appearances - Excellent client service, oral advocacy, and written communication skills We offer a competitive salary, a transparent bonus structure and comprehensive benefits. Salary range is $102,500 - $140,000 per year, plus bonus. Salary is based on qualifications and experience.

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