Research and Writing Attorney

Parnall Law • Alexandria, VA

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About The Position

Parnall Law Firm is hiring a Research and Writing Attorney to provide legal analysis and drafting support to trial attorneys representing injured clients across New Mexico. The attorney will research and write on liability, damages, insurance coverage, and procedural issues in personal injury and premises liability matters, and support pre-litigation and litigation case teams. The role involves collaborating with trial attorneys and Team Leads across multiple case teams to strengthen case positions and support settlement negotiations, mediation, and trial preparation. No court appearances are required. The position is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Albuquerque-area and remote-eligible candidates are welcome; relocation is not required.

Requirements

• Active license to practice law in New Mexico, or eligibility for admission.
• Strong legal research, analysis, and writing skills, including the ability to turn research into persuasive, well-supported drafts.
• Experience drafting motions, briefs, memoranda, and other litigation documents.
• Ability to collaborate with trial attorneys and Team Leads across multiple case teams and manage competing deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Personal injury or civil litigation experience is preferred.
• Insurance defense or appellate background is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Research New Mexico and applicable law on liability, damages, coverage, and procedural issues in personal injury and premises liability matters.
• Monitor and summarize developments in New Mexico case law, statutes, and court rules relevant to the firm's practice.
• Prepare motions, responses, briefs, and legal memoranda for pre-litigation and litigation case teams.
• Draft discovery-related legal analysis and assist with pleadings as needed.
• Work with trial attorneys and Team Leads to identify legal issues, anticipate defense arguments, and strengthen case positions.
• Provide research support for settlement negotiations, mediation, and trial preparation.
• Deliver timely, well-supported written work product that meets firm quality standards.
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff to help cases move efficiently through the process.

Benefits

• $25,000 sign-on bonus paid incrementally over the first six months of employment.
• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off (PTO) and select paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree