Insurance Defense Attorney (Remote, Albuquerque, NM)

gpac; Albuquerque (NM); Remote; USD 110.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

gpac is seeking an Insurance Defense Attorney for a remote role in Albuquerque, NM. You will support a senior attorney on a docket of insurance defense matters from intake through resolution and draft pleadings, discovery, motions, and other written work.

The position requires a JD with an active New Mexico license and 3–9 years of civil litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense. You will handle depositions and hearings, while evaluating cases and preparing reports for carriers and

Qualifikationen

• JD with active New Mexico State Bar license in good standing.
• 3–9 years of civil litigation experience; insurance defense experience preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Comfortable working remotely and managing deadlines.
• No book of business required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Aufgaben

• Support a senior attorney on a docket of insurance defense matters from intake through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, and other written work.
• Take and defend depositions, and attend hearings and mediations.
• Evaluate cases and prepare reports for insurance carriers and clients.
• Help with trial preparation and case strategy.
• Meet an annual target of 1,800 billable hours.

Kenntnisse

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Deadline management

Remote work

Ausbildung

Juris Doctor (JD)

New Mexico State Bar license

Jobbeschreibung

One of our top clients, a respected insurance defense firm with an office in Albuquerque, NM, is seeking an Insurance Defense Attorney for a remote role. You'll work closely with a senior attorney in the office, supporting and helping manage their caseload. This is a great fit for an attorney who wants to focus on practicing law, with no book of business and no business development required.

Responsibilities

• Support a senior attorney on a docket of insurance defense matters from intake through resolution
• Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, and other written work
• Take and defend depositions, and attend hearings and mediations
• Evaluate cases and prepare reports for insurance carriers and clients
• Help with trial preparation and case strategy
• Meet an annual target of 1,800 billable hours

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) and active New Mexico State Bar license in good standing
• 3 to 9 years of civil litigation experience; insurance defense experience strongly preferred
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Comfortable working remotely and managing deadlines
• No book of business required
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.