Attorney - Civil Litigation

Sutin, Thayer & Browne A Professional Corporation; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional Development & Mentorship

Paid Time Off & Sick Leave

Employer Paid Long-Term Disability

Employer Paid Memberships and Liability Insurance

Job summary

A reputable law firm in Albuquerque is looking for a full-time Attorney to join their Litigation practice. Candidates must have at least 5 years of relevant experience and be licensed to practice law in New Mexico. The firm promotes a vibrant culture and provides opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and good work-life balance. Responsibilities include handling claims, formulating plans for litigation, and maintaining regular communication with supervising lawyers. Excellent legal writing and research skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice law in New Mexico.
• At least 5 years of Civil litigation experience, but a book of business is NOT required.
• Must have excellent legal writing, research, and oral communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and ability to maintain client confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Handle claims or lawsuits or transactional matters with supervision.
• Formulate litigation or transaction plans and prepare budgets.
• Stay in regular contact with the supervising lawyer.

Skills

Legal writing

Legal research

Oral communication

Organizational skills

Prioritizing abilities

Work ethic

Initiative and good judgement

Education

Licensed to practice law in New Mexico

At least 5 years of Civil litigation experience

Job description

Join Sutin, Thayer & Browne where you can grow your legal practice and thrive while having flexibility and support! We are looking to hire a full-time Attorney with at least 5 years of relevant experience for our Litigation practice. Interest in commercial and governmental law is a plus.

Who We Are & How We Can Grow Together:

We have been New Mexico’s trusted choice for legal services for over 75 years and we’re seeking to energize the traditional big law firm model. You’ll be part of a supportive team where excellence meets a vibrant workplace culture. Our teams handle everything from business transactions to litigation with a unique, client-focused approach and a collaborative spirit that sets us apart.

What We Offer:

• Professional Development & Mentorship
• Paid Time Off & Sick Leave
• Employer Paid Long-Term Disability
• Employer Paid Memberships and Liability Insurance

What You Will Do:

As a Civil Attorney you will handle claims or lawsuits or transactional matters with some supervision. This includes learning, understanding and retaining facts and issues, paying close attention to detail, and anticipating important tasks to accomplish. You will formulate litigation or transaction plans and prepare litigation or transaction budgets as necessary. You will prepare intelligent and cost effective approaches to resolving conflicts for closing or settling the matter. You will stay in close and regular contact with the supervising lawyer, accomplishing the tasks in a timely manner (including keeping the supervising lawyer informed and presenting drafts in a timely manner to the supervising lawyer), tying together loose ends, producing good quality work, without missing important facts, issues and tasks.

Qualifications:

• Must be licensed to practice law in New Mexico
• At least 5 years of Civil litigation experience, but a book of business is NOT required
• Must have excellent legal writing, research, and oral communication skills
• Must have excellent organizational and prioritizing abilities
• Strong work ethic
• Must maintain client confidentiality
• Must have the ability to use initiative and good judgement in working independently as well as in a team
• Must be able to perform all duties with minimal supervision

Sutin, Thayer & Browne provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, spousal affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.