Associate Attorney- Relocation Required
About The Position
The Associate Attorney will advocate for injured clients and maximize recovery for the harm they suffered. This is a team-based role at a personal injury law firm, supported by investigators, case managers, paralegals, demand drafters, and collaborative attorneys. The attorney will handle client intake, investigations, insurance coverage and evidence review, negotiation, and litigation through trial preparation, mediation, or arbitration. The role is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and requires relocation. The attorney is expected to work in the office from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM when not attending meetings, hearings, depositions, or trials, and to attend daily 8:00 AM huddles. The position includes a stated annual compensation range of $200,000–$400,000, performance bonuses, a sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and benefits.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of personal injury or insurance defense experience.
- Willingness to relocate to Albuquerque, New Mexico.
- Strong desire to work as part of a team advocating for injured clients.
Responsibilities
- Meet with clients, show compassion, build trust, document facts related to liability, damages, and coverage, and outline client and office action items.
- Direct investigations to build strong cases for trial.
- Assess insurance coverage and gather critical evidence.
- Prepare cases for trial while evaluating Full Settlement Value.
- Maintain relationships with insurance adjusters and negotiate aggressively and strategically.
- File suit when necessary and guide clients through the litigation process.
- Prepare pleadings and discovery for lawsuits.
- Plan and execute trial preparations, mediation, and arbitration.
- Review and sign correspondence drafted by team members in a timely manner.
- Collaborate with the team to move cases efficiently through the process.
- Review out-of-standard cases with the lead attorney weekly and note action.
- Attend daily 8:00 AM huddles.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life and long-term disability insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Paid time off and select paid holidays.
- Opportunities for community outreach and pro bono work.
- Annual company goal trips and in-office perks, such as a health bar.
- $25,000 sign-on bonus paid in increments over the first 6 months.
- $10,000 relocation assistance package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
