Remote Civil Litigation Associate — Construction Defense

Lorber, Greenfield & Olsen, LLP; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Work-life balance

Remote / hybrid / in-office

Flexible paid leave

Medical (HMO/PPO) insurance

Vision insurance

Employer Paid Life insurance

Long-term disability

Flex spending plan

401(k) + employer match

Job summary

Lorber, Greenfield & Olsen, LLP in Albuquerque, NM seeks a sharp Civil Litigation Associate to join our defense team. From day one you will draft and argue motions, take depositions, and represent clients in trial, arbitration, and mediation, gaining real responsibility and access to partners.

We value independent work and collaboration, offer flexible onsite/remote/hybrid options, and welcome candidates with 2–3+ years of civil litigation and NM State Bar admission to contribute to complex

Qualifications

• 2–3+ years of civil litigation experience
• A track record of drafting and arguing motions that hold up in court
• Confidence navigating the New Mexico court system
• Skilled at depositions and witness examinations
• Excellent written and verbal communication — you make complex things clear
• Strong analytical instincts and the judgment to use them
• Comfortable working independently and collaborating as part of a team
• Active member of the New Mexico State Bar
• Background in construction or casualty claims? That's a big plus

Responsibilities

• Draft and file motions, pleadings, and discovery with precision and persuasion
• Represent clients in trials, arbitrations, depositions, and mediations
• Keep clients and their insurers informed and confident throughout the process
• Deliver sound legal advice grounded in real litigation experience
• Own your docket — manage day-to-day litigation tasks and meet billable targets

Skills

Civil litigation

Deposition skills

Motion drafting

Oral advocacy

Legal research

Education

New Mexico Bar admission

Job description

Lorber, Greenfield & Olsen, LLP in Albuquerque, NM seeks a sharp Civil Litigation Associate to join our defense team. From day one you will draft and argue motions, take depositions, and represent clients in trial, arbitration, and mediation, gaining real responsibility and access to partners.

We value independent work and collaboration, offer flexible onsite/remote/hybrid options, and welcome candidates with 2–3+ years of civil litigation and NM State Bar admission to contribute to complex