Active license to practice law in New Mexico or eligibility for admission
Strong legal research and writing skills, capable of producing persuasive drafts
Experience drafting litigation documents including motions and briefs
Preferred background in personal injury or civil litigation; experience in insurance defense or appellate law is a plus
Collaborative mindset with ability to manage competing deadlines and work with multiple case teams
Responsibilities
Conduct in-depth legal research on personal injury and premises liability matters
Monitor and summarize updates in New Mexico case law and procedural rules
Draft motions, responses, briefs, and legal memoranda
Assist with discovery-related legal analysis and pleadings
Collaborate with attorneys to identify legal issues and strengthen case strategies
Support trial preparation and settlement negotiations with thorough research
Deliver high-quality written work that adheres to firm standards
Benefits
Sign-on bonus of $25,000 paid incrementally over six months
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off and select paid holidays
Work-life balance with a Monday to Friday schedule, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, without court appearances
Full Job Description
Research & Writing Attorney
ALBUQUERQUE, NM
No relocation required - Albuquerque-area and remote-eligible candidates welcome.
Who Are We Looking For? (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.
Why Join Us?
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.
Your Role
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. You will be a key member of a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact for injured clients across New Mexico.
Duties / Responsibilities
Legal Research:
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.
Drafting:
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.
Case Strategy Support:
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.
General Responsibilities:
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.
Ready to Join the Team?
If you are ready to put your research and writing skills to work for injured clients and make a real difference, don't wait - apply today!
