Civil Litigation Associate — Path to Partnership

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

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