Research and Writing Attorney

Parnall Law • Albuquerque, NM

85d • Remote

About The Position

Parnall Law Firm is hiring a Research and Writing Attorney to provide legal research, analysis, and drafting that supports trial attorneys representing injured clients across New Mexico. The role focuses on producing persuasive, well-supported written work to help maximize case outcomes. No court appearances are required. Albuquerque-area candidates and remote-eligible candidates are welcome; relocation is not required.

The attorney will research New Mexico and applicable law, monitor relevant legal developments, prepare litigation and pre-litigation documents, and collaborate with trial attorneys and Team Leads on case strategy, settlement negotiations, mediation, and trial preparation. The firm describes itself as New Mexico’s largest and most highly reviewed personal injury firm and highlights its employee-recognized workplace culture, experienced investigators, case managers, paralegals, and collaborative attorney teams.

Requirements

• Active license to practice law in New Mexico, or eligibility for admission.
• Strong legal research, analysis, and writing skills, including the ability to translate research into persuasive, well-supported drafts.
• Experience drafting motions, briefs, memoranda, and other litigation documents.
• Ability to work collaboratively 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.
• Collaborate 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 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.
• 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.
• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed