Associate Attorney- Relocation Required
About The Position
Parnall Law Firm is hiring an Associate Attorney to advocate for injured clients and maximize their case outcomes. The attorney will work collaboratively with investigators, case managers, paralegals, demand drafters, and other attorneys, with support intended to let them focus on client advocacy. The role requires relocation to Albuquerque, New Mexico, with relocation assistance provided. The attorney will meet with clients, build trust, document facts related to liability, damages, and coverage, and outline case action items. They will direct investigations, assess insurance coverage, gather evidence, prepare cases for trial, negotiate with adjusters, file suit when appropriate, and guide clients through litigation. Responsibilities also include preparing pleadings and discovery, handling trial preparation, mediation, or arbitration, reviewing correspondence, and collaborating to move cases efficiently. The position has stated performance outcomes, including 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%. 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. They will review and note action on out-of-standard cases with the lead attorney weekly.
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 to advocate for injured clients.
Responsibilities
- Meet with clients, show compassion, build trust, document facts pertinent 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 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.
- Review and sign correspondence drafted by team members in a timely manner.
- Collaborate effectively to ensure cases move efficiently through the process.
- Review and note action on out-of-standard cases with the lead attorney weekly.
- Attend daily 8:00 AM huddles and be in the office from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM when not attending meetings, hearings, depositions, or trials.
Benefits
- Base salary plus 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, such as a health bar.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
