Research & Writing Attorney — Remote-Eligible, NM

Parnall Law Firm; Portland (OR); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Work schedule

Job summary

Parnall Law Firm in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Research & Writing Attorney to deliver legal analysis and drafting that support trial teams. You will perform in-depth research on personal injury and civil matters, draft motions, briefs, and memoranda, and collaborate with trial attorneys and Team Leads across multiple case teams.

This role offers a Monday–Friday schedule, with no court appearances required, and a sign-on bonus of $25,000 plus comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 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-backed drafts.
• Experience drafting motions, briefs, memoranda, and other litigation documents.

Responsibilities

• Research New Mexico and applicable law on liability, damages, coverage, and procedural issues 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 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 knowledge

Collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Parnall Law Firm in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Research & Writing Attorney to deliver legal analysis and drafting that support trial teams. You will perform in-depth research on personal injury and civil matters, draft motions, briefs, and memoranda, and collaborate with trial attorneys and Team Leads across multiple case teams.

This role offers a Monday–Friday schedule, with no court appearances required, and a sign-on bonus of $25,000 plus comprehensive benefits.