Research and Writing Attorney
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Research and Writing Attorney supporting New Mexico personal injury firm attorneys. Researching law, drafting litigation documents, and strengthening case strategy for injured clients.
Responsibilities:
- Research New Mexico and applicable law on liability, damages, coverage, and procedural issues in personal injury and premises liability matters
- Monitor and summarize developments in New Mexico case law, statutes, and court rules
- Prepare motions, responses, briefs, and legal memoranda for pre-litigation and litigation case teams
- Draft discovery-related legal analysis and assist with pleadings
- 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 meeting firm quality standards
- Collaborate with attorneys and staff to ensure cases move efficiently through the process
- Provide legal analysis and drafting that support trial attorneys’ advocacy and maximize recovery for injured clients
Requirements:
- Active license to practice law in New Mexico, or eligibility for admission
- Strong legal research, analysis, and writing skills
- 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 collaborate with trial attorneys and Team Leads across multiple case teams
- Ability to manage competing deadlines
Benefits:
- Sign-on bonus: $25,000 paid incrementally over the first 6 months of employment
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Select paid holidays
- Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM schedule
- No court appearances required
- Experienced investigators, dedicated case managers, and paralegals for support
- Collaborative team environment with teamwork and mentorship




