Associate Attorney- Relocation Required
About The Position
The Associate Attorney advocates for injured clients and works to maximize recovery for the value of their harm and the wrong that caused it. The role is a key member of a collaborative team supported by experienced investigators, case managers, paralegals, demand drafters, and other attorneys. The attorney handles client intake and meetings, investigations, insurance coverage assessment, negotiation, and litigation through trial preparation, mediation, or arbitration. The position requires relocation to Albuquerque, New Mexico; relocation assistance is provided. The attorney is expected to be 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. Stated outcomes include resolving 95% of cases within Full Settlement Value, generating $1.5 million in attorney fees annually, and achieving a positive client review rate of 95%. Compensation is $200,000–$400,000 annually, consisting of base salary and performance bonuses paid twice monthly. A $25,000 sign-on bonus is paid in increments over the first six months.
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
- Advocate compassionately and determinedly for injured clients and maximize recovery.
- Conduct intake and first meetings with clients, build trust, document facts about 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.
- Develop and execute trial preparation, mediation, and arbitration strategies.
- Review and sign correspondence drafted by team members in a timely manner.
- Collaborate with the team to move cases efficiently through the process.
- Attend daily 8:00 AM huddles and review out-of-standard cases with the lead attorney weekly.
Benefits
- $25,000 sign-on bonus paid in increments over the first six months.
- $10,000 relocation assistance package and personalized relocation support.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Long-term disability insurance.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Paid time off.
- Select paid holidays.
- Opportunities for community outreach and pro bono work.
- Annual company goal trips.
- 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
