Personal Injury Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm in Albuquerque seeks a seasoned litigator for its elite personal injury practice. This role focuses on catastrophic and wrongful death cases, requiring a collaborative spirit with a trial attorney, and balances in-office teamwork with flexible remote options.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of litigation experience.
• Active Bar license required.
• Expertise in personal injury and trial preparation.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex personal injury cases.
• Craft litigation strategies and conduct key depositions.
• Participate in negotiations and trials.

Skills

Legal research

Oral advocacy

Analytical capabilities

Client communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview:
A law firm based in Albuquerque, NM, seeks a seasoned litigator to join its elite personal injury practice group. This position focuses on catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases requiring high-level legal strategy, meticulous case development, and courtroom readiness. The role offers a rare opportunity to collaborate closely with an experienced trial attorney on complex and high-stakes matters while balancing in-office teamwork with flexible remote options.

Duties:

Manage a reduced caseload of complex personal injury matters involving brain trauma, spinal injuries, amputations, burns, and fatalities

Craft litigation strategies through rigorous legal research, expert interviews, and comprehensive fact development

Collaborate on discovery plans, draft motions, and conduct key depositions with support from a senior trial mentor

Prepare for and participate in negotiations, mediations, hearings, and trials

Maintain consistent and empathetic communication with clients facing life-altering injuries

Contribute to legal team discussions, sharing insights and developing innovative legal tactics

Identify and engage leading expert witnesses to strengthen the evidentiary foundation of each case

Oversee drafting of persuasive pleadings and trial materials that reflect deep factual and legal analysis

Requirements:

Active Bar license and a minimum of 5 years of litigation experience

Prior exposure to high-severity personal injury, medical malpractice, or product liability cases

Demonstrated ability to manage complex caseloads and maintain attention to detail under pressure

Willingness to collaborate with senior counsel on trial preparation and high-stakes legal work

Strong courtroom presence and ability to navigate contested proceedings effectively

High level of emotional intelligence and client-centered advocacy skills

Track record of identifying creative legal arguments and building comprehensive litigation frameworks

Education:

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Certifications:

Active license to practice law in the state of New Mexico or eligibility for prompt licensure

Skills:

Advanced legal research and analytical capabilities

Excellent legal writing and oral advocacy

Deep knowledge of tort law, civil procedure, and rules of evidence

Strategic thinking and the ability to handle evolving legal challenges

Strong interpersonal and client communication abilities

Comfort with both independent case handling and team-based litigation models

Familiarity with expert discovery, trial exhibits, and pretrial motions practice

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
10777 Westheimer, Suite 1100
Houston
Texas
United States 77042
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