Associate - Remote in New Mexico

Overview

This role is for an insurance coverage litigation attorney with at least 3 years of experience. The position is fully remote and is open to candidates who are located in and licensed to practice in New Mexico.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings and briefs
• Prepare and respond to written discovery
• Prepare correspondence to colleagues and clients
• Analyze insurance policies, drafting coverage opinions and providing recommendations for clients
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw/Lexis/Nexis
• Review documents in preparation for litigation
• Attend and conduct depositions, hearings, and mediations as required
• Submit filings to the court

Requirements

• Admitted to practice in New Mexico (additional admission(s) is/are a plus)
• 3+ years of insurance coverage experience
• Excellent academic credentials
• Solid work history

Skills and Abilities Required

• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
• Interpersonal, leadership, and mentoring skills
• Ability to handle matters of a highly sensitive nature
• Ability to handle time-sensitive matters
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly

Compensation & Benefits

• Hybrid Work Flexibility – balance between remote and in-office work
• Flexible Paid Time Off – attorneys are trusted to use professional judgment to take paid time off as needed
• Performance Bonuses – in addition to annual performance-based bonuses, a monthly bonus plan provides an opportunity to earn up to $2,000 per month
• Student Debt Repayment – eligible attorneys receive a non-taxable monthly payment of $250 applied toward a qualified higher education student loan
• Referral Rewards – bonuses for introducing talented colleagues
• Mentorship & Career Growth – mentorship, global training programs, and career development support
• Wellbeing Benefits – $300 per calendar year for a variety of wellness activities, plus a Wellbeing Day dedicated to time away from work
• Inclusive Parental Leave – six months fully paid for all parents regardless of gender or path to parenthood
• Global Mobility Program – client-facing events across North America and opportunities to explore international offices
• Retirement Benefits – starts on day one and is 100% vested

Location

Fully remote. Candidates must be located in and licensed to practice in New Mexico.

Equal Opportunity

This employer is an equal opportunities employer. Applications are welcomed from suitably qualified individuals regardless of background or identity.

Additional Information

This job description is constituted at present; however, the employer reserves the right to reasonably amend it in accordance with changing business needs.