Associate Attorney – Civil Litigation

Advatix; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Advatix in Albuquerque, NM seeks an Associate Attorney - Civil Litigation with at least 2 years of dedicated civil litigation experience to join its Albuquerque office. The role involves managing litigation matters, developing case strategy, drafting pleadings and motions, and communicating with clients, opposing counsel, and courts.

The ideal candidate will handle depositions, discovery, and complex legal documents, work independently while collaborating with partners, and leverage AI-driven

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of 2 years of dedicated civil litigation experience.
• Experience handling civil litigation matters independently.
• Strong motion practice, research, pleadings, and discovery experience.
• Experience conducting or defending depositions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to develop and execute sound case strategies.
• Strong organizational skills with multiple matters and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team.
• Active NM bar admission or eligibility to obtain it.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Litigation management

Case strategy

Pleadings & motions

Deposition handling

Discovery

Legal research

Client communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

NM bar eligibility

Education

J.D. degree

Tools

AI tools for research

Job description

Associate Attorney - Civil Litigation

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.

Location: Albuquerque, NM 87102

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 skills.
• Ability to develop and execute sound case strategies.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative legal team.
• Active license to practice law in New Mexico or eligibility to obtain and maintain the required New Mexico bar admission.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior hands-on trial experience is highly preferred.
• Active bar licenses in multiple states are a strong plus.
• Experience handling complex or high-value civil litigation.
• Familiarity with AI-powered legal research, document review, or litigation technology.
• Strong interest in developing toward a long-term partnership-track position.

Compensation & Career Growth

• Base salary of $110,000–$170,000+ annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Competitive performance-based compensation.
• Defined partnership-track opportunity for high-performing attorneys.
• Long-term professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on sophisticated and complex civil litigation matters.
• Meaningful responsibility over assigned matters and direct client exposure.
• Opportunities to participate in trial preparation and proceedings.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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