Hybrid Litigation Associate: Personal Injury Defense

Orion Placement; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer. is seeking an attorney with civil litigation experience to manage personal injury defense, catastrophic loss, and insurance defense matters. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement after onboarding and involves developing litigation strategies and handling cases end-to-end.

You will draft pleadings, take depositions, and prepare for hearings, mediations, and trials while collaborating with clients and experts. A strong desire to advance trial skills is valued.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of civil litigation experience; 3+ years preferred.
• Active Texas bar license for Texas positions.
• Experience in personal injury defense, insurance defense, or catastrophic loss litigation preferred.
• Experience conducting depositions, preparing motions, and managing discovery.
• Trial experience or strong interest in developing courtroom skills.
• Federal court admission is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload involving personal injury defense, catastrophic injury, insurance defense, and complex civil litigation.
• Develop litigation strategies and handle cases from initial evaluation through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, responses, and other litigation documents.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Prepare for and participate in hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Work closely with expert witnesses, clients, and litigation support professionals.
• Analyze evidence, evaluate case exposure, and provide strategic recommendations.
• Maintain clear communication with clients regarding case developments and litigation strategy.
• Independently manage deadlines, litigation priorities, and case preparation.
• Meet an annual billable-hour target of approximately 2,000 hours.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Confidential Employer. is seeking an attorney with civil litigation experience to manage personal injury defense, catastrophic loss, and insurance defense matters. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement after onboarding and involves developing litigation strategies and handling cases end-to-end.

You will draft pleadings, take depositions, and prepare for hearings, mediations, and trials while collaborating with clients and experts. A strong desire to advance trial skills is valued.