Research and Writing Attorney

Parnall Law

$80K — $95K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active New Mexico law license or eligibility for admission.
  • Strong legal research, analysis, and writing proficiency.
  • Experience in drafting motions, briefs, and litigation documents.
  • Preferred background in personal injury or civil litigation; expertise in insurance defense or appellate a plus.
  • Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct thorough legal research on New Mexico laws related to personal injury and premises liability.
  • Summarize relevant developments in New Mexico case law and court rules.
  • Draft motions, briefs, and legal memoranda for litigation teams.
  • Create discovery-related legal analyses and assist in pleadings preparation.
  • Collaborate with trial attorneys to address legal issues and defense arguments.
  • Support research for settlement discussions and trial prep.
  • Ensure timely delivery of high-quality written work product.

Benefits

  • $25,000 sign-on bonus paid over the first 6 months.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions.
  • Paid time off and select paid holidays.
  • Standard Monday to Friday schedule with no required court appearances.
Full Job Description
Research & Writing Attorney

ALBUQUERQUE, NM

No relocation required - Albuquerque-area and remote-eligible candidates welcome.

Join us to focus on what you do best: delivering the legal research and writing that powers our attorneys' advocacy for injured clients and maximizes case outcomes.

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!

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