New Mexico Managing Partner: Lead & Grow Civil Litigation

Baker Law Group, PLLC; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 300,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Baker Law Group seeks a seasoned New Mexico civil litigator to serve as Managing Partner for the Albuquerque office. This senior, non-equity role focuses on building the office, assembling a strong team, and shaping the firm’s long‑term presence in New Mexico.

The ideal candidate will supervise attorneys, handle an active civil litigation caseload, and partner with firm leadership to drive growth, client service, and high-quality work across the practice.

Qualifications

• Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of New Mexico.
• 8+ years of legal experience practicing in New Mexico, with substantial civil litigation experience.
• Strong command of New Mexico courts, rules, procedures, and local legal practice.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise, mentor, or develop other attorneys and legal professionals.
• Experience independently managing complex matters and making sound strategic decisions.
• Excellent legal writing, research, analysis, negotiation, and courtroom skills.
• A practical, business-minded approach to client service, case management, and growth.
• An entrepreneurial mindset and genuine enthusiasm for building a team, an office, and a lasting New Mexico practice.

Responsibilities

• Build the New Mexico office.
• Lead and develop attorneys.
• Shape the team.
• Set the standard.
• Guide expansion.
• Collaborate across the firm.
• Represent Baker Law Group.
• Maintain an active caseload focused on NM civil litigation.
• Manage matters from initial assessment through discovery, motion practice, negotiation, mediation, trial preparation, and resolution.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery, briefs, correspondence, settlement materials, and other legal documents.
• Appear in hearings, conferences, mediations, trials, and other proceedings.
• Advise clients clearly on strategy, risk, cost, timing, and practical next steps.
• Provide strategic oversight on matters handled by other attorneys.
• Maintain strong systems for deadlines, case progress, staffing, and client communication.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Strategic thinking

Communication

Client service

Education

Active NM Bar admission

8+ years civil litigation NM

Job description

Baker Law Group seeks a seasoned New Mexico civil litigator to serve as Managing Partner for the Albuquerque office. This senior, non-equity role focuses on building the office, assembling a strong team, and shaping the firm’s long‑term presence in New Mexico.

The ideal candidate will supervise attorneys, handle an active civil litigation caseload, and partner with firm leadership to drive growth, client service, and high-quality work across the practice.