Research and Writing Attorney

Parnall Law • Washington, DC

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About The Position

Parnall Law Firm is seeking a Research and Writing Attorney to provide legal analysis and drafting support for trial attorneys representing injured clients across New Mexico. The role focuses on legal research and written work product that supports advocacy and helps maximize case outcomes. The attorney will research New Mexico and applicable law concerning liability, damages, coverage, and procedural issues in personal injury and premises liability matters; monitor relevant developments in case law, statutes, and court rules; and prepare legal documents for pre-litigation and litigation matters. The position works collaboratively with trial attorneys and Team Leads across case teams and does not require court appearances.

The firm describes itself as New Mexico’s largest and most highly reviewed personal injury firm. It highlights its employee-recognized workplace culture, experienced investigators, dedicated case managers and paralegals, and collaborative attorney teams. The position is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, with Albuquerque-area and remote-eligible candidates 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 translate 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.
• Insurance defense or appellate background.

Responsibilities

• Research New Mexico and applicable law concerning 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

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
• $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.
• Monday-to-Friday schedule, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

What This Job Offers

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