Overview
This role is for a senior attorney position supporting insurance defense and trial advocacy. An active bar license in the State of New Mexico is required. The position offers flexibility with office, hybrid, or remote work options depending on business needs.
Responsibilities
- Develop a case theme that is more compelling than any plaintiff approach for sympathy or anger
- Maintain high standards and consistently reject mediocrity
- Independently handle court appearances, depositions, briefs, and trials
- Work collaboratively with attorneys at all experience levels
- Conduct routine client communications
- Cultivate relationships with current and prospective clients
- Provide leadership and direction to less experienced attorneys
Requirements
- JD from an ABA approved school
- Must be licensed in your state
- 8+ years of solid litigation experience, specifically with litigation support, deposition, and trial preparation
- Ability to manage full case handling responsibilities, including all facets of discovery and trial
- Ability to think and act independently with minimal supervision
- Outstanding listening, verbal, and written communication skills
- Professional appearance and demeanor
- Experience handling insurance defense matters preferred
- Experience with time management systems
- Proficiency in MS Suite, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: $140,000–$170,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications
- Annual billable hours bonus: $10,000, then aggregating with $7,500 for every additional tier
- Comprehensive benefits coverage, including plans available at zero employee cost
- Average annual employer contribution for health/vision/dental/life coverage: $700–$1,700
- 401(k) program
- 100% match on the first 3% contributed
- 50% match on the following 4–5%
- Student loan repayment assistance or 529 college savings plan
- For full-time attorneys after one year with the firm: $100–$200/month
- Paid parental leave at base pay
- Monthly technology reimbursement: $60
Additional Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program through HealthAdvocate
- Comprehensive in-house training and leadership development opportunities
- Firm-provided CLE programs and paid bar license renewal fees
- Flexible vacation policy for attorneys
- Defined pathway to partnership
- Internal diversity and inclusion programs, including the Women’s Initiative and Young Professionals Initiative
- Firm-wide charitable giving program
- Numerous social and off-site events each year
Location
- Office, hybrid, or remote work options available
- New Mexico bar license required
Equal Opportunity
The employer is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.
Recruitment
No recruiters/agencies.