Research and Writing Attorney

Research & Writing Attorney

ALBUQUERQUE NM

No relocation required Albuquerque-area and remote-eligible candidates welcome.

About Us

Parnall Law Firm is the most highly reviewed and largest personal injury firm in New Mexico dedicated to client service and results.

• Top Culture: Best Place to Work and Top Workplace for six and five consecutive years respectively awards based on anonymous feedback from our employees collected by an independent organization.
• Unmatched Support: Experienced investigators (retired police officers) dedicated case managers and paralegals.
• Team Environment: Collaborative and creative attorneys who foster teamwork and mentorship across every practice team.

Join us to focus on what you do best: delivering the legal research and writing that powers our attorneys advocacy for injured clients and maximizes case outcomes.

Who Are We Looking For (Requirements)

• 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.

Why Join Us

• Competitive Compensation: Commensurate with experience.
• Sign-on bonus: $25000 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.

Your Role

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 firms 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.

Ready to Join the Team

If you are ready to put your research and writing skills to work for injured clients and make a real difference dont wait apply today!