Associate Attorney – Civil Litigation

ADVATIX - Advanced Supply Chain and Logistics; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Client Organization in Albuquerque, New Mexico is seeking an Associate Attorney – Civil Litigation with a minimum of 2 years of civil litigation experience to join its office. The role focuses on managing matters, developing case strategy, drafting pleadings, defending depositions, and communicating with clients, opposing counsel, and courts.

Ideal candidates will have JD from an accredited school, strong written and verbal skills, and the ability to handle cases independently while

Qualifications

• 2+ years of dedicated civil litigation experience required.
• Independent handling of litigation matters and case strategy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation matters from start to finish.
• Develop litigation strategies based on research and evidence.
• Draft and file motions, briefs, pleadings, and discovery responses.
• Prepare for and defend depositions.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and courts.
• Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys to manage caseloads.

Skills

Civil Litigation

Legal Research

Deposition Practice

Drafting Pleadings

Case Management

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Associate Attorney – Civil Litigation HRforGrowth® is engaged as the talent acquisition partner to conduct this search on behalf of a client organization that is hiring for this role.

Our Client is seeking an Associate Attorney – Civil Litigation with a minimum of 2 years of dedicated civil litigation experience to join its Albuquerque, New Mexico office. The ideal candidate will have experience independently managing litigation matters, developing case strategy, drafting sophisticated pleadings and motions, conducting and defending depositions, handling discovery, and communicating directly with clients, opposing counsel, and courts. This is an excellent opportunity for an intellectually curious, analytical, and self-motivated attorney seeking meaningful responsibility and a long-term partnership-track career.

Job Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $110,000–$170,000+ Per Year

Key Responsibilities

• Manage civil litigation matters from initial case assessment through resolution.
• Develop and execute effective litigation strategies based on legal research, evidence, and case-specific analysis.
• Draft and file motions, briefs, pleadings, discovery responses, and other complex legal documents.
• Prepare for, conduct, and defend depositions.
• Conduct comprehensive legal research and apply relevant statutes, regulations, and case law.
• Analyze factual and legal issues and identify potential risks, opportunities, and strategic approaches.
• Communicate directly with clients and effectively manage client expectations.
• Work with opposing counsel, courts, experts, and other legal professionals throughout the litigation process.
• Independently manage assigned caseloads while collaborating with partners, senior attorneys, and colleagues.
• Maintain accurate case organization, documentation, deadlines, and litigation calendars.
• Support trial preparation and participate in trial proceedings when required.
• Leverage technology and emerging AI-driven legal tools to improve research, analysis, drafting, and workflow efficiency.

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of 2 years of dedicated civil litigation experience.
• Demonstrated experience handling civil litigation matters independently.
• Strong experience with motion practice, legal research, pleadings, and discovery.
• Hands‑on experience conducting or defending depositions.
• Strong legal analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication