Civil Litigation Attorney

Baker Law Group, PLLC; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Job summary

Baker Law Group seeks a full-time New Mexico Civil Litigation Attorney to support and grow its New Mexico practice. This role handles a diverse civil docket, including real estate and business disputes, in a fast-moving, client-focused firm.

Remote, hybrid, or in-person options are available, with Albuquerque preferred but candidates statewide considered. Base salary ranges from $150,000 to $200,000, with a tiered bonus structure and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of legal experience.
• Experience with real estate, business, contract, or commercial disputes.
• Ability to handle both pre-litigation and litigation matters.
• Strong writing, research, and analytical skills.
• Comfort managing deadlines and competing priorities.
• Flexible, team-oriented mindset.
• Willingness to assist with a variety of NM matters as the practice grows.

Responsibilities

• Handle a broad range of New Mexico civil litigation matters.
• Manage pre-litigation and litigation files from early case assessment through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, demand letters, and other legal documents.
• Advise clients on case strategy, risks, timelines, and next steps.
• Represent clients in hearings, conferences, mediations, and other court proceedings as needed.
• Support matters involving real estate, business disputes, contracts, general civil litigation, and related areas.
• Assist with probate-related matters when needed and where experience allows.
• Conduct legal research and provide practical legal analysis.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, and leadership across the firm.
• Help develop and strengthen the firm’s New Mexico practice.

Skills

Civil litigation

Real estate disputes

Business disputes

Pre-litigation

Legal research

Writing

Deadline management

Team collaboration

Job description

Location: New Mexico; Albuquerque preferred, but candidates anywhere in New Mexico will be considered
Schedule: Remote, hybrid, or in-person options available
Employment Type: Full-Time
Firm: Baker Law Group

About the Role

Baker Law Group is seeking a full-time New Mexico Civil Litigation Attorney to support and grow our New Mexico practice. This role is ideal for an attorney who enjoys variety, can handle a broad range of matters, and is comfortable working in a fast-moving, client-focused law firm environment.

We are looking for someone with litigation experience who can step into a diverse caseload involving civil litigation, real estate, business disputes, pre-litigation matters, and related New Mexico legal work. Probate experience is also helpful, though not required.

This is a strong opportunity for an attorney who wants meaningful responsibility, flexibility, and the chance to help build Baker Law Group’s presence in New Mexico.

What You’ll Do

• Handle a broad range of New Mexico civil litigation matters
• Manage pre-litigation and litigation files from early case assessment through resolution
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, demand letters, and other legal documents
• Advise clients on case strategy, risks, timelines, and next steps
• Represent clients in hearings, conferences, mediations, and other court proceedings as needed
• Support matters involving real estate, business disputes, contracts, general civil litigation, and related areas
• Assist with probate-related matters when needed and where experience allows
• Conduct legal research and provide practical legal analysis
• Work collaboratively with attorneys, paralegals, and leadership across the firm
• Help develop and strengthen the firm’s New Mexico practice

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is a New Mexico attorney with 3+ years of experience and a broad civil practice background.

Strong candidates will have:

• 3+ years of legal experience
• Experience with real estate, business, contract, or commercial disputes
• Ability to handle both pre-litigation and litigation matters
• Strong writing, research, and analytical skills
• Comfort managing cases independently
• Good judgment and practical problem-solving ability
• Ability to manage deadlines and competing priorities
• A flexible, team-oriented mindset
• Willingness to assist with a variety of legal matters as the New Mexico practice grows

Preferred Experience

• Business litigation
• Guardianship or conservatorship
• Administrative or regulatory matters
• Court appearances, hearings, mediations, or trial preparation

Criminal or family law experience is welcome as part of a broader background, but this is not intended to be a criminal-only or family-only role. The firm is primarily looking for someone who can support civil, real estate, business, litigation, and related New Mexico matters.

Work Arrangement

This role may be remote, hybrid, or in-person depending on the candidate’s location and fit. Albuquerque is preferred, but candidates located anywhere in New Mexico will be considered.

Some in-person appearances or travel within New Mexico may occasionally be required, but the role does not require daily office attendance.

Compensation

This role offers a base salary of $150,000–$200,000, depending on experience. We also offer a tiered bonus structure, over and above base salary amount.

• Comprehensive benefits: 401(k), health, dental, vision insurance, paid time off, and professional development assistance