Associate Attorney, New Mexico

Safeguard Law, PLLC; Chicago (IL); A distancia; USD 81.000 - 99.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits

401K with employer match

PTO

Descripción de la vacante

Safeguard Law, PLLC seeks a full-time Associate Attorney to join our consumer protection practice in New Mexico. The role involves drafting pleadings and memoranda, managing a heavy workload, and coordinating with our New York office remotely.

Candidates must be admitted in New Mexico with at least one year of law firm experience, excellent writing and communication skills, and strong ethics. Travel for in-court appearances is required.

Formación

• Currently admitted to practice law in New Mexico.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant law firm experience.
• Superior organizational and time-management skills to meet deadlines.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• High ethical standards and professional integrity.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with all levels.
• Legal research skills; LexisNexis is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain and supervise a heavy & diversified caseload of the Firm’s clients in Mexico.
• Communicate with clients regarding their respective matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, reviewing & drafting agreements, etc.
• Communicate with opposing parties to resolve/settle claims.
• Legal research related to simple and complex issues in contract law and other areas of consumer law.
• While this role is based from home, you will be required to travel for in court appearances.

Conocimientos

Organizational skills

Time management

Written communication

Oral communication

Ethical integrity

Interpersonal skills

Legal research

Educación

NM Bar Admission

Herramientas

LexisNexis

Descripción del empleo

Associate Attorney, New Mexico

Application Deadline: 7 January 2027

Department: Legal - Attorney

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Remote

Compensation: $90,000 / year

Description

We are a consumer protection law firm located in the Financial District of New York City, providing representation to consumers who have been harassed or otherwise deceived by creditors and debt collectors. With our growing firm, we offer you the opportunity to develop your career in a practice that is rich in variety and challenges. If you desire to work with other talented people who share a passion for professionalism and growth, then a career with us may be a perfect fit for you!

Associate Attorney

We are looking for a full-time Associate Attorney to join our firm's practice in New Mexico. The ideal candidate is one who has experience drafting legal documents such such as pleadings and legal memoranda, has strong organizational skills, and is willing to take on a heavy workload. This position imparts broad responsibilities and exposes you to a range of legal issues related to consumer protection, including transactional and civil litigation matters. Because our firm’s headquarters are in New York, this position entails communicating with our main office exclusively via telephone and electronic means (e-mail, Microsoft Teams, etc.).

Candidates must be currently located in the state of New Mexico to be considered for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining and supervising a heavy & diversified caseload of the Firm’s clients in Mexico.
• Communicating with clients regarding their respective matters.
• Drafting pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, reviewing & drafting agreements, etc.
• Communicating with opposing parties to resolve/settle claims.
• Legal research related to simple and complex issues in contract law and other areas of consumer law.
• While this role is based from home, you will be required to travel for in court appearances.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Must be currently admitted to practice law in New Mexico
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience at a law firm
• Must possess superior organizational & time-management skills to meet strict deadlines
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Highest ethical standards and professional integrity
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work easily with senior management and employees at all levels throughout the organization
• Strong legal research skills -- proficiency in LexisNexis is a plus

Benefits

• Compensation is competitive and commensurate with expertise and previous experience
• Training & Guidance
• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• 401K Benefits with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• An incredible team of smart and supportive people!

This Firm participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the United States.