Remote Research & Writing Attorney – Personal Injury (NM)

Parnall Law Firm; Albuquerque (NM); Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life, short and long-term disability;

401(k) retirement plan

PTO and select holidays

Mon-Fri 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Job summary

Parnall Law Firm in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Research & Writing Attorney to provide strategic legal research and drafting support for our personal injury team. You will translate complex research into persuasive briefs and coordinate with trial attorneys to meet deadlines without court appearances.

The role emphasizes meticulous analysis, collaboration across case teams, and delivering high-quality written work that strengthens our clients' outcomes.

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in New Mexico or eligibility for admission.
• Strong legal research, analysis, and writing skills.
• 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 meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Legal Research: Research New Mexico law on liability, damages, and procedural issues in personal injury matters; monitor NM case law and rules.
• Drafting: Prepare motions, responses, briefs, and memoranda for pre-litigation and litigation teams; assist with pleadings.
• Case Strategy Support: Collaborate with trial attorneys to identify issues, anticipate arguments, and support settlements and trial prep.
• General Responsibilities: Deliver timely, well-supported written work product and collaborate to move cases efficiently.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Drafting motions

Litigation support

Deadline management

Education

Bar admission in NM or eligibility

Job description

Parnall Law Firm in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Research & Writing Attorney to provide strategic legal research and drafting support for our personal injury team. You will translate complex research into persuasive briefs and coordinate with trial attorneys to meet deadlines without court appearances.

The role emphasizes meticulous analysis, collaboration across case teams, and delivering high-quality written work that strengthens our clients' outcomes.