Research & Writing Attorney — Remote/Albuquerque, NM

Parnall Law Firm; Topeka (KS); Remoto; USD 90.000 - 140.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Sign-on bonus

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Descrizione del lavoro

Parnall Law Firm in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Research & Writing Attorney to provide legal analysis and drafting support for trial attorneys. You will develop persuasive motions, briefs, and memoranda to maximize client outcomes and support injury matters.

The role emphasizes collaborative work with trial teams, strict deadlines, and no court appearances in this position. Candidates must be admitted to practice in NM or eligible for admission, with strong research and writing skills and

Competenze

• Active license to practice law in New Mexico, or eligibility for admission.
• 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.

Mansioni

• Legal Research: 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.
• Drafting: 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.
• Case Strategy Support: 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.
• General Responsibilities: 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.

Conoscenze

Legal research

Legal writing

Draft motions

Collaborative work

Formazione

Bar admission in NM

Descrizione del lavoro

Parnall Law Firm in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Research & Writing Attorney to provide legal analysis and drafting support for trial attorneys. You will develop persuasive motions, briefs, and memoranda to maximize client outcomes and support injury matters.

The role emphasizes collaborative work with trial teams, strict deadlines, and no court appearances in this position. Candidates must be admitted to practice in NM or eligible for admission, with strong research and writing skills and