Research and Writing Attorney

Parnall Law • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

Parnall Law Firm is hiring a Research and Writing Attorney to provide legal analysis and drafting in support of its trial attorneys and personal injury clients across New Mexico. The role focuses on legal research and writing that supports advocacy and case outcomes; court appearances are not required. The attorney will work collaboratively with trial attorneys, Team Leads, and staff across multiple case 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 turn 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 arising 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.

What This Job Offers

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