Research and Writing Attorney

Parnall Law • Portland, OR

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About The Position

Parnall Law Firm is hiring a Research and Writing Attorney to provide legal analysis and drafting support for trial attorneys representing injured clients across New Mexico. The attorney will research and write on liability, damages, coverage, and procedural issues in personal injury and premises liability matters, and help strengthen case positions through collaboration with trial attorneys and Team Leads. This role does not require court appearances. Albuquerque-area and remote-eligible candidates are welcome; no relocation is 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 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 relevant developments in New Mexico case law, statutes, and court rules.
• 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 product that meets firm quality standards.
• Work effectively 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: Ph.D. or professional degree