Associate Attorney- Relocation Required
About The Position
Parnall Law Firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to advocate for injured clients and maximize case outcomes. The role is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and relocation is required; the firm offers relocation assistance and personalized transition support. The attorney will work with investigators, case managers, paralegals, demand drafters, and other attorneys in a collaborative, supportive team environment. The attorney’s work includes meeting with clients, documenting facts related to liability, damages, and insurance coverage, directing investigations, evaluating cases, negotiating settlements, filing suit when needed, and managing litigation through trial preparation, mediation, or arbitration. The position’s stated outcomes include resolving 95% of cases within Full Settlement Value, generating $1.5 million in attorney fees annually, and achieving a 95% positive client review rate. The regular schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with daily 8:00 AM huddles. The attorney is expected to be in the office during those hours when not attending meetings, hearings, depositions, or trials.
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
- Show compassion and build trust during intake and first meetings with clients.
- Document facts pertinent to liability, damages, and insurance coverage.
- Outline client and office action items to posture cases effectively.
- 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 adjusters while negotiating aggressively and strategically.
- File suit when necessary and guide clients through the litigation process.
- Prepare pleadings and discovery for lawsuits.
- Strategize and execute trial preparations, mediation, or arbitration.
- Timely review and sign correspondence drafted by team members.
- Collaborate effectively to ensure cases move efficiently through the process.
- Attend daily 8:00 AM huddles and review out-of-standard cases with the lead attorney weekly.
- Work toward resolving 95% of cases within Full Settlement Value, generating $1.5 million in attorney fees per year, and achieving a 95% positive client review rate.
Benefits
- Performance bonuses paid twice monthly.
- $25,000 sign-on bonus paid in increments over the first 6 months.
- $10,000 relocation assistance package.
- 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, including a health bar.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
