Litigation Associate

Lexitas Legal Talent Solutions; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Job summary

Our client, a prominent national law plaintiff's law firm, seeks an experienced litigation associate to join its growing team. This is an excellent growth opportunity for an attorney interested in being part of a trial-oriented firm devoted to strong client advocacy.

The firm offers highly competitive compensation and benefits, starting at 100k-120k+ and up depending on experience. This position is on-site in the firm's office in Albuquerque.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years in a personal injury practice on either the plaintiff or defense side.
• Strong writing and research skills.
• Experience preparing for and participating in trials is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day handling of both pre-litigation and litigation cases.
• Drafting and filing of litigation documents including pleadings, discovery requests/responses, demands, motions and memoranda of law.
• Guide plaintiff clients through the case process.
• Interaction with expert witnesses including conferences, drafting of expert reports and affidavits.
• Attendance and preparation for depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances.

Skills

Litigation

Writing skills

Research skills

Job description

Our client, a prominent national law plaintiff's law firm, seeks an experienced litigation associate to join its growing team. This is an excellent growth opportunity for an attorney interested in being part of a trial-oriented firm devoted to strong client advocacy.

The firm offers highly competitive compensation and benefits, starting at 100k-120k+ and up depending on experience. This position is on-site in the firm's office in Albuquerque.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day handling of both pre-litigation and litigation cases
• Drafting and filing of litigation documents to include pleadings, discovery requests, discovery responses, demands, motions and memoranda of law
• Guide plaintiff clients through the case process
• Interaction with expert witnesses to include conferences, drafting of expert reports and affidavits
• Attendance and preparation for depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances

Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years in a personal injury practice on either the plaintiff or defense side. Candidates must be able to demonstrate strong writing and research skills. Experience preparing for and participating in trials is strongly preferred.