[Hiring] Research and Writing Attorney @Parnall Law

Role Description

As a Research & Writing Attorney, you will provide the legal analysis and drafting that support our trial attorneys’ mission: maximizing recovery for the value of our clients’ harm and the wrong that caused it. You will be a key member of a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact for injured clients across New Mexico.

Duties / Responsibilities

• 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.

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-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.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Commensurate with experience.
• Sign-on bonus: $25,000 paid incrementally over the first 6 months of employment.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance; life, short and long term disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan.
• Time Off: Paid time off (PTO) and select paid holidays.
• Work-Life Balance: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM — a research and writing role with no court appearances required.