Civil Litigation Defense Attorney

Jobot; Albuquerque (NM); Remote; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid health insurance

Vision & dental coverage

LTD & STD & life insurance

401k with employer match

Paid holidays & Unlimited PTO

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Associate Attorney for a 100% remote role in New Mexico. You will handle civil litigation matters, including commercial and insurance defense, while maintaining client relationships and delivering high-quality legal services.

The ideal candidate has a JD, is barred in NM/AZ/UT, and brings at least four years of experience, with strong writing and advocacy skills. The position offers a remote work setup and opportunities to grow in a fast-paced firm.

Qualifications

• JD degree from an accredited law school.
• Barred in AZ, UT, or NM to practice law.
• 4+ years of attorney experience.
• Experience in legal advice, depositions, and commercial litigation.
• Experience with personal injury, insurance defense, and wrongful death is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to clients across commercial and insurance litigation.
• Litigate complex bodily/personal injury and wrongful death cases.
• Participate in depositions, mediations, and trials.
• Draft, review, and revise pleadings, discovery, and motions.

Skills

Excellent written & verbal comms

Analytical & problem solving

Multitasking & meeting deadlines

Independent work

Legal research & writing

Education

JD degree

Job description

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Karyn Spies.

Associate Attorney/ 100% Remote in NM / Civil Litigation

Salary: $125,000 - $165,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a growing civil litigation firm who maintain personal relationships with our clients and offers cost-effective representation, yet we have the staff and resources to handle complex insurance defense, construction, business, and injury cases.

Why join us:

• 100% paid employee health, vision, dental, LTD, STD & life
• 401k Options with 4% employer match
• Paid holidays, Unlimited PTO
• Work-life Balance
• Low Billables

Job Details

Our law firm is seeking a dynamic, self-motivated Associate Attorney to join our team on a full‑time, 100% remote basis. The candidate will be an essential part of our team, providing high-quality legal services to our clients. This is a unique opportunity to work in a fast‑paced environment where you will have the chance to grow professionally while working on challenging cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice and assistance to clients in a wide range of legal matters, including commercial litigation and insurance litigation.
• Handle and litigate complex bodily/personal injury and wrongful death cases.
• Participate in depositions, mediations, and trials.
• Draft, review, and revise legal documents such as pleadings, discovery, and motions.
• Collaborate with the legal team to develop case strategies.
• Stay informed about current legislation and regulations that may affect our clients.
• Maintain client relationships and communicate with clients to explain legal options, provide advice, and answer questions about their case.
• Construction defect cases may be assigned depending on the candidate's experience and interest.

Qualifications

• Must be barred in Arizona, Utah or New Mexico and does not need to live in that state
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience as an attorney.
• Proven experience in legal advice, legal assistance, depositions, and commercial litigation.
• Experience in handling and litigating complex bodily/personal injury, Insurance Defense and wrongful death cases
• Familiarity with construction defect cases is a plus, but not required.
• Trial experience is a plus, but not required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Proficient in legal research and writing.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an attorney who is looking for a flexible work environment while still being able to make a significant impact. The ideal candidate will be passionate about providing top‑notch legal services to our clients and will thrive in a remote work setting. If you have the required qualifications and is ready to take on this exciting challenge, we would love to hear from you.

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