Associate Attorney- Relocation Required
About The Position
The Associate Attorney advocates for injured clients and works to maximize recovery for the harm they suffered. This role is a key member of a collaborative team at a personal injury law firm, supported by experienced investigators, case managers, paralegals, demand drafters, and other attorneys. The position requires relocation to Albuquerque, New Mexico, with relocation assistance provided. The attorney handles client intake and meetings, investigations, insurance coverage assessment, evidence gathering, negotiation, and litigation. They prepare cases for trial, evaluate settlement value, file suit when necessary, guide clients through litigation, and prepare pleadings, discovery, and trial strategies. The role is based in the office Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, except when attending meetings, hearings, depositions, or trials, and includes daily 8:00 AM huddles.
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, demonstrate compassion, and build trust.
- Document facts relevant to liability, damages, and insurance coverage.
- Identify client and office action items to position cases effectively.
- Direct investigations to build strong cases for trial.
- Assess insurance coverage and gather critical evidence.
- Prepare cases for trial and evaluate 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.
- Plan and execute trial preparation, 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 determine 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.
- 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 and personalized transition support.
- Base salary plus performance bonuses paid twice monthly.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
