Remote-Eligible Research & Writing Attorney — Personal Injury

Parnall Law Firm; Chapel Hill (NC); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive Benefits (health, dental

Paid time off

Life & disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Parnall Law Firm seeks a Research & Writing Attorney to support trial teams in New Mexico. You will deliver high-quality legal research and drafting for personal injury and civil litigation matters, aligning with firm goals and case strategy.

This role offers a competitive compensation package, a sign-on bonus, and remote-eligible work options, with standard Monday–Friday hours and no court appearances required. Based in Albuquerque-area while welcoming remote candidates.

Qualifications

• Strong legal research, analysis, and writing skills with the ability to translate research into persuasive, well-supported drafts.
• Experience drafting motions, briefs, memoranda, and other litigation documents.
• Personal injury or civil litigation experience preferred; insurance defense or appellate background is a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively with trial attorneys and Team Leads across multiple case teams and manage competing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Research New Mexico and applicable law on liability, damages, coverage, and procedural issues arising in personal injury and premises liability matters.
• Monitor and summarize developments in New Mexico case law, statutes, and court rules relevant to the firm’s practice.
• Prepare motions, responses, briefs, and legal memoranda in support of pre-litigation and litigation case teams.
• Draft discovery-related legal analysis and assist with pleadings as needed.
• Collaborate with trial attorneys and Team Leads to identify legal issues, anticipate defense arguments, and strengthen case positions.
• Provide research support for settlement negotiations, mediation, and trial preparation.
• Deliver timely, well-supported written work product that meets firm quality standards.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Drafting motions

Litigation experience

Job description

Parnall Law Firm seeks a Research & Writing Attorney to support trial teams in New Mexico. You will deliver high-quality legal research and drafting for personal injury and civil litigation matters, aligning with firm goals and case strategy.

This role offers a competitive compensation package, a sign-on bonus, and remote-eligible work options, with standard Monday–Friday hours and no court appearances required. Based in Albuquerque-area while welcoming remote candidates.