Research & Writing Attorney – Personal Injury (Remote)

Parnall Law Firm; Trenton (NJ); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Parnall Law Firm seeks a Research & Writing Attorney to support our trial team with rigorous legal analysis and drafting for personal injury and civil matters in New Mexico. Based in Albuquerque or remote, you will conduct in-depth research on liability, damages, and procedural rules, and draft motions, briefs, and memoranda to back our clients' claims.

This full-time role features a Monday–Friday schedule, collaborative team environment, and opportunities to elevate research writing while

Qualifications

• Active license to practice law in New Mexico or eligibility for admission.
• Strong legal research, analysis, and writing skills with persuasive, well-backed drafts.
• Experience drafting motions, briefs, memoranda, and other litigation documents.
• Personal injury or civil litigation experience preferred; insurance defense or appellate background a plus.
• Ability to work collaboratively with trial attorneys and Team Leads across multiple case teams and manage 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.
• Collaborate effectively with attorneys and staff to ensure cases move efficiently through the process.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Drafting motions

Team collaboration

Education

Licensed to practice law in New Mexico

Job description

Parnall Law Firm seeks a Research & Writing Attorney to support our trial team with rigorous legal analysis and drafting for personal injury and civil matters in New Mexico. Based in Albuquerque or remote, you will conduct in-depth research on liability, damages, and procedural rules, and draft motions, briefs, and memoranda to back our clients' claims.

This full-time role features a Monday–Friday schedule, collaborative team environment, and opportunities to elevate research writing while